Meaning of the word buster in English

What does buster mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

buster

US /ˈbʌs.tɚ/
UK /ˈbʌs.tər/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that breaks or destroys something

Example:
The safe buster was caught trying to crack the vault.
That wave was a real buster, it almost knocked me off my board.
2.

(informal) a term of address, often used playfully or in a slightly admonishing way

Example:
Hey, buster, get your hands off my car!
Listen here, buster, you're not getting away with that.