bussin'
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bussin'
First recorded in 2005–10; of disputed origin; perhaps alteration of burst ( def. ) or bust 2 ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“Big bag bussin’ out the Bentley Bentayga/Man, Balenciaga Bardi back,” she raps with rapturous alliteration, before running that tongue twister back again, in case you didn’t catch it all the first time.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2021
Cherry punch was served in champagne flutes, which was also a bussin’ move.
From Washington Post
Before every bite of her corn dog, Freeman reapplied a bussin’ dollop of ketchup.
From Washington Post
The main thing to know about Bryce Freeman’s 13th birthday is that it was “bussin’ bussin’ ” — probably the bussin’-est birthday ever.
From Washington Post
"I bet a hoss," said Teague dryly, "that Sis wa'n't fur from thar when that bussin' wuz a- gwine on.""Who should it be but Sis!" exclaimed the old woman, leaning forward eagerly as she spoke.
From Mingo And Other Sketches in Black and White by Harris, Joel Chandler
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