Meaning of the word busting in English
What does busting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
busting
US /ˈbʌstɪŋ/
UK /ˈbʌstɪŋ/
Verb
1.
(informal) to break, split, or burst (something)
Example:
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He was busting his gut trying to lift that heavy box.
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The balloon was busting at the seams.
2.
(informal) to arrest (someone)
Example:
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The police were busting drug dealers all night.
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They got busted for shoplifting.
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