busted
pronunciation
How to pronounce busted in British English:
UK [ˈbʌstɪd]
How to pronounce busted in American English:
US [ˈbʌstɪd]
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- Adjective:
- (used informally especially of bones) fractured
- suddenly and violently broken open especially from internal pressure (`busted' is an informal term for `burst')
- out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
Word Origin
- busted (adj.)
- "broken, ruined," 1837, past participle adjective from bust (v.).
Example
- 1. Climate change as an investment strategy is a busted flush .
- 2. These kids were busted for jaywalking ?
- 3. The wife would have my behind if she busted me sucking that down .
- 4. She revised the busted doll .
- 5. Remember the time dan busted us for drinking ?