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
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The park previously hosted the 2024 Summer Sessions festival, which was headlined by Tom Jones, Busted and Shania Twain.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Now Busted and McFly have announced a "mega tour" - co-headlining a series of dates around the UK.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
And she wouldn't mind if some of her other favourite bands followed Busted and McFly's lead.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024
Busted coverage in the left side of Maryland’s secondary left Charlotte receiver Jairus Mack wide open for a 48-yard touchdown on the first drive of the game.
From Washington Times • Sep. 10, 2023
Busted water pipes forced residents to cart water from neighbors’ taps.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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