Definition of BUSTED

busted

Meanings

Verb

  • ruin completely
    • "He busted my radio!"
  • search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
  • separate or cause to separate abruptly
  • go to pieces
  • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
  • simple past and past participle of bust

Adjective Satellite

  • out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
    • "the coke machine is busted"

Adj

  • Having a certain type of bust (breasts; cleavage).
  • Broke; having no money.
  • Caught in the act of doing something one shouldn't do.
  • Extremely ugly.
  • Tired.
  • Broken.
  • Extremely overpowered.

Origin / Etymology

See bust (Etymology 2)

Synonyms

break, broken, burst, bust, fall apart, fatigued, out of order, raid, rupture, snap, tear, wear, wear out

Antonyms

repair

Scrabble Score: 9

busted is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
busted is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
busted is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

busted is a valid Words With Friends word