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buster

[ˈbʌstər]

buster Definition

  • 1a person or thing that breaks up or destroys something
  • 2a person who fails to pay their debts
  • 3a term of address for a man or boy

Using buster: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buster" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new law is a real job buster.

  • Example

    He's a debt buster, always finding ways to avoid paying his bills.

  • Example

    Hey, buster, watch where you're going!

  • Example

    The storm was a real crop buster.

  • Example

    The company went bankrupt and now they're all busters.

buster Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with buster

  • a law enforcement officer who specializes in investigating and preventing crime

    Example

    The city hired a team of crime busters to combat the rising crime rate.

  • a person or thing that exposes or disproves myths or misconceptions

    Example

    The TV show MythBusters was famous for its scientific approach to debunking popular myths.

  • something that causes a budget to be exceeded or destroyed

    Example

    The unexpected repair costs were a real budget buster for the homeowners.

Origins of buster

from the verb 'bust'

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Summary: buster in Brief

The term 'buster' [ˈbʌstər] has multiple meanings, including a person or thing that breaks up or destroys something, a person who fails to pay their debts, and a term of address for a man or boy. It can be used in phrases like 'crime buster,' 'myth buster,' and 'budget buster.'

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