busted
Americanadjective
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broken, fractured, or seriously damaged.
a busted leg.
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no longer working or operating.
a busted radio.
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penniless or bankrupt; broke.
busted businesses that can’t pay their bills.
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I never talk about my busted marriages.
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in trouble; caught doing something bad or wrong.
I know that’s a lie—you are so busted!
adjective
Etymology
Origin of busted
First recorded in 1835–40; bust 2 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In some cases, a driver may regret not addressing their busted back-up camera or non-working lane change sensor if a crash happens, Anderson said.
From MarketWatch
Hoping no one comes in, I take off my busted glasses and then my shirt— suuuuper carefully so it doesn’t touch ketchup hair—and fold it neatly, setting it aside.
From Literature
I said, “Yeah, I have to learn it. I’m busted by the founder of Google for googling?”
The Irish running back busted loose for a 32-yard rush, then sprinted for the edge on a 16-yard touchdown three plays later.
From Los Angeles Times
A week later, he busted a 41-yard touchdown run in a win over Georgia Southern.
From Los Angeles Times
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