Definition of Bust
Bust
Bust
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden and forceful breaking or shattering of something.
e.g. The vase suffered a bust when it fell on the floor.
(verb)
to arrest or get caught by the police;
e.g. They were busted by the cops for selling illegal drugs.
(verb)
to hit or strike;
e.g. I was so angry that I wanted to bust him in the face, but I refrained.
(noun)
a sculptured representation of a person's head, shoulders, and chest;
e.g. He had a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. in his office.
(noun)
a woman's chest;
e.g. I need the measurement of her bust so that I can stitch a dress for her.
(verb)
to ruin and make something inoperative;
e.g. I busted my camera last weekend while doing a photoshoot, so I need to buy a new one.
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