Bust up
verb
To break or separate into pieces, to end a relationship, especially a marriage.
After fifteen years of marriage, they decided to bust up.
Often appears as...
- bust up a relationship
- bust up a marriage
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To cause a fight or violent disturbance.
Some rowdy teenagers tried to bust up the party.
Often appears as...
- bust up the party
- bust up the gathering
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To hurt or damage something so it cannot be used.
He fell on his bike and bust up his knee.
Often appears as...
- bust up the knee
- bust up the car
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To break or separate into pieces, to end a relationship, especially a marriage.
After fifteen years of marriage, they decided to bust up.
Often appears as...
- bust up a relationship
- bust up a marriage
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To cause a fight or violent disturbance.
Some rowdy teenagers tried to bust up the party.
Often appears as...
- bust up the party
- bust up the gathering
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To hurt or damage something so it cannot be used.
He fell on his bike and bust up his knee.
Often appears as...
- bust up the knee
- bust up the car
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Often suggests sadness or difficulty around ending a close relationship or marriage.
Their decision to bust up was tough on both of them.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speak
Used in casual conversation, usually not in formal situations.
I heard that they're going to bust up soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Variation
'Bust up' is less formal than 'separate' or 'divorce,' and may not imply legal action.
They're not divorcing yet, just busting up to see how things go.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Often suggests sadness or difficulty around ending a close relationship or marriage.
Their decision to bust up was tough on both of them.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speak
Used in casual conversation, usually not in formal situations.
I heard that they're going to bust up soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Variation
'Bust up' is less formal than 'separate' or 'divorce,' and may not imply legal action.
They're not divorcing yet, just busting up to see how things go.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Often suggests sadness or difficulty around ending a close relationship or marriage.
Their decision to bust up was tough on both of them.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Speak
Used in casual conversation, usually not in formal situations.
I heard that they're going to bust up soon.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Variation
'Bust up' is less formal than 'separate' or 'divorce,' and may not imply legal action.
They're not divorcing yet, just busting up to see how things go.
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