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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

busted

/ˈbʌstɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does busted mean?

verb, adjective

Past participle of 'bust'. To break or shatter something, or to be discovered or exposed as a failure or a lie. To be in a state of being broken or shattered.

Example

"The vase was busted when it fell to the floor."

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