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bust - Dictionary definition and meaning for bust

BUST

(noun) an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
"they went on a bust that lasted three days"
synonyms : binge , bout , tear
(noun) a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
The bust was designed by a famous sculptor. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the chest of a woman
synonyms : female chest
Her bust was heaving with indignation. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a complete failure
"the play was a dismal flop"
synonyms : fizzle , flop
(verb) break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
"The dam burst"
synonyms : burst
(verb) go to pieces
"The lawn mower finally broke", "The gears wore out", "The old chair finally fell apart completely"
synonyms : break , fall apart , wear , wear out
(verb) ruin completely
"He busted my radio!"
synonyms : break
(verb) separate or cause to separate abruptly
"The rope snapped", "tear the paper"
synonyms : rupture , snap , tear
(verb) search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
"The police raided the crack house"
synonyms : raid
(adj.) lacking funds
"`skint' is a British slang term"
synonyms : broke , skint , stone-broke , stony-broke

Mnemonics for bust

(Tag: Poem) Bust is above breast in the chest; police busted him in haste.
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(Tag: ) bust can be remembered with boost,when ever i come across bust,i love to drink boost,because boost is the secret of my energy
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