gangbusters
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Adj — Extremely successful or thriving.
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Informal, mostly American English.
Etymology
Shortened from the phrase "like gangbusters," originally referring to police busting up crime gangs with dramatic force.
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What does “gangbusters” mean?
The word “gangbusters” means extremely successful or thriving. In plain terms, doing extremely well, often used for business or performance results.
How do you use “gangbusters” in a sentence?
Here is “gangbusters” used in a sentence: “Sales have been going gangbusters since the product launch.”
What part of speech is “gangbusters”?
“Gangbusters” is an adjective.