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Meaning of Bust
The primary meaning of the word "bust" is to break or shatter something, often violently.
Definitions
- A verb meaning to break or shatter something, often violently, or to come to an end, often suddenly or dramatically.
- A noun referring to a sculpture of a person's head, neck, and shoulders, or a period of intense activity or a exciting event.
Etymology of Bust
The word "bust" originated in the mid-17th century, from the French word "buste", which is derived from the Italian word "busto", meaning "upper part of the body", and ultimately from the Latin word "bustum", meaning "funeral pyre" or "tomb".
Example Uses
- The vase will bust if you drop it on the floor.
- The police bust the door open to enter the room.
- The party was a bust, and everyone left early.
- The sculptor created a beautiful bust of the famous actor.