busted meaning

UK /ˈbʌstɪd/ US /ˈbʌstɪd/ 2 syllables

busted (adjective): out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken').

Definition of busted

  1. out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
    • a broken washing machine
    • the coke machine is broken
    • the coke machine is busted

    Synonyms: broken

    Similar: damaged

How to pronounce busted

busted is pronounced /ˈbʌstɪd/ in British English and /ˈbʌstɪd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with busted

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in ED · 6-letter words

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