adjective
Uncommon
busting
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Busting (adjective) means Desperately needing to urinate. Example: “Pull over, I'm busting!”
adjective
1
Desperately needing to urinate.
"The kid is busting to go to the toilet."
"Pull over, I'm busting!"
"Can you tell me where the toilets are? 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bustings
- Comparative
- more busting
- Superlative
- most busting
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What is the meaning of busting?
"busting" (adjective) means desperately needing to urinate.
What is another word for busting?
Other words for "busting" include bursting.
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!"
