adjective Uncommon

busting

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Busting (adjective) means Desperately needing to urinate. Example: “Pull over, I'm busting!”

adjective

Desperately needing to urinate.

"Pull over, I'm busting!"

noun

The act of breaking or arresting something/someone.

"The busting of the smuggling ring made national news."

How to use busting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "desperate for the toilet" (informal) or the ongoing action of breaking/arresting.

When to use it

The "needing to urinate" sense is very informal, mainly British slang.

more busting comparative, bustings plural, most busting superlative

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What is the meaning of busting?

"busting" (adjective) means desperately needing to urinate.

What are the different meanings of busting?

"busting" has 2 main meanings: 1. Desperately needing to urinate; 2. The act of breaking or arresting something/someone.

How do you use busting in a sentence?

Example: "Pull over, I'm busting!"