Busting: meaning, definitions and examples
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busting
[ ˈbʌstɪŋ ]
breaking or bursting
Busting is the act of breaking or bursting something, typically with force. It often relates to physical objects, such as popping a balloon or breaking through a barrier. In a broader sense, it can also refer to breaking a rule or law, like in the phrase 'busting a drug dealer.' The term frequently conveys a sense of urgency or intensity.
Synonyms
breaking, bursting, cracking, shattering.
Examples of usage
- He was busting his way through the crowd.
- The kids were busting balloons at the party.
- She got in trouble for busting the speed limit.
- They are busting into laughter after hearing the joke.
Translations
Translations of the word "busting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 explodindo
- quebrando
- estourando
🇮🇳 फोड़ना
- तोड़ना
- ध्वस्त करना
🇩🇪 explodieren
- zerbrechen
- aufbrechen
🇮🇩 meledak
- menghancurkan
- membongkar
🇺🇦 вибухаючи
- ламаючи
- руйнуючи
🇵🇱 wybuchający
- łamiący
- zrywający
🇯🇵 爆発する
- 壊れる
- 破壊する
🇫🇷 exploser
- briser
- détruire
🇪🇸 explotando
- rompiendo
- destruyendo
🇹🇷 patlayan
- kıran
- yok eden
🇰🇷 터지는
- 부수는
- 파괴하는
🇸🇦 ينفجر
- يكسر
- يدمر
🇨🇿 vybuchující
- lámání
- ničení
🇸🇰 vybuchujúci
- lámanie
- ničenie
🇨🇳 爆炸
- 打破
- 毁灭
🇸🇮 eksplodira
- zlomi
- uniči
🇮🇸 sprengja
- brjóta
- eyða
🇰🇿 жарылған
- сындыру
- жою
🇬🇪 აფეთქება
- მოტეხვა
- განადგურება
🇦🇿 partlayır
- sındırır
- məhv edir
🇲🇽 explotando
- rompiendo
- destruyendo
Etymology
The term 'bust' comes from the Middle English word 'busten', which has its roots in the Old English 'byrst', meaning 'to burst or break.' The usage of the word evolved in the 19th century when it began to encompass various meanings, often related to breaking something or causing it to fall apart. In American English, 'bust' also took on the sense of arresting someone, which likely derives from the physical act of breaking into a location or a person, similar to how one might 'bust open a door.' Over time, the informal use of 'bust' has made its way into popular culture, leading to phrases like 'busting a move' or 'busting loose,' which imply action or activity that is vigorous or lively.