adjective
busting
BUHS-tihng
adjective
1
Desperately needing to urinate.
"Pull over, I'm busting!"
noun
1
The act of breaking or arresting something/someone.
"The busting of the smuggling ring made national news."
How to Use Busting
Learner’s notesIn 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.
Word Forms
more busting comparative, bustings plural, most busting superlative
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