Busting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbʌstɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Busting is an adjective meaning (often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate. Alternative form of bursting.
Meaning
(often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate. Alternative form of bursting.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of bust
- (colloquial) The process of something being broken or exploded.
Example Sentences
The kid is busting to go to the toilet.
Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm busting.
O, sir! the explosions, the blowings-up, the bustings, the firings! There was bombshells flying about as big as houses.
Don't you see, laddie, you're much too valuable to squander your energies playing the lousy short con, suffering the cop roustings and head bustings, the chump change scores.
Word Forms
- bustings
Synonyms for busting
Depending on context, synonyms include bursting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wear, bender, snap, break, rupture, burst.
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