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:
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The safe buster was caught trying to crack the vault.
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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:
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Hey, buster, get your hands off my car!
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Listen here, buster, you're not getting away with that.