BUSTING - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

lacking funds

Example: `skint' is a British slang term

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

Example: they went on a bust that lasted three days

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

the chest of a woman

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

a complete failure

Example: the play was a dismal flop

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

go to pieces

Example: The lawn mower finally broke; The gears wore out; The old chair finally fell apart completely

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

ruin completely

Example: He busted my radio!

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

separate or cause to separate abruptly

Example: The rope snapped; tear the paper

Meaning 9

Part of speech: Verb

search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on

Example: The police raided the crack house

Meaning 10

Part of speech: Verb

break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

Example: The dam burst