Bused: meaning, definitions and examples
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bused
[ bjuːzd ]
slang usage
The term 'bused' is the past tense of the verb 'bus,' used informally to describe the act of being transported by bus to a particular location. This term can also refer to the slang usage in the context of being physically attacked or mugged. In certain communities or settings, it may also imply being treated poorly or unfairly. 'Bused' can imply a sense of helplessness or discomfort associated with the experience.
Synonyms
carried, shuttled, transported.
Examples of usage
- We were bused to the concert venue.
- He got bused to school every day.
- They bused the students to the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "bused" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abusado
🇮🇳 दुरुपयोग किया गया
🇩🇪 missbraucht
🇮🇩 disalahgunakan
🇺🇦 зловживаючи
🇵🇱 nadużywany
🇯🇵 悪用された
🇫🇷 abusé
🇪🇸 abusado
🇹🇷 istismar edilmiş
🇰🇷 남용된
🇸🇦 مستغل
🇨🇿 zneužívaný
🇸🇰 zneužívaný
🇨🇳 被滥用的
🇸🇮 zlorabljen
🇮🇸 misnotaður
🇰🇿 пользованылған
🇬🇪 სარგებლობდა
🇦🇿 istifadə edilmiş
🇲🇽 abusado
Etymology
The word 'bus' originated from the Latin word 'omnibus,' which means 'for all.' The term was first used in the early 19th century in France to denote a horse-drawn vehicle designed for public transportation. As the urban landscape grew, the concept of public transport evolved, leading to the introduction of motorized buses in the early 20th century. The verb form 'bus' emerged in the United States as it became a common mode of transportation. By the mid-20th century, the term 'bused' began to appear in colloquial language, particularly in the context of student transportation or informal group travel. In some cultural contexts, it has also taken on alternative meanings that reflect societal issues, contributing to its presence in slang and everyday conversation.