Bust

usgb/bʌst/
verb

To break or damage.

He accidentally busted his phone when he dropped it.
Visual representation of "bust" - to break or damage

Often appears as...

  • bust a gut
  • bust a move

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used informally, often in casual or playful situations, and not typically in formal writing.

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I completely busted my sneaker while playing basketball.
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Hyperbolic Expression

Exaggerated; not always meaning something is literally broken, but it could just be not working properly.

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I busted my diet by eating that cake.
Visual representation of the word "Bust"

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