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- [buhs-ing]
- /ˈbʌs ɪŋ/
- /bʌs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhs-ing]
- /ˈbʌs ɪŋ/
Definitions of busing word
- noun busing the practice of transporting by bus 3
- noun busing the transporting (of children) by bus from one area to a school in another esp, in the US, to create racially integrated classes 3
- noun busing the transporting of children by buses to schools outside their neighborhoods as a result of a federal court's order to desegregate the school system 3
- noun busing the transporting of students by bus to schools outside their neighborhoods, especially as a means of achieving socioeconomic or racial diversity among students in a public school. 1
- noun plural busing a large motor vehicle, having a long body, equipped with seats or benches for passengers, usually operating as part of a scheduled service; omnibus. 1
- noun plural busing a similar horse-drawn vehicle. 1
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Origin of busing
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; bus1 (v.) + -ing1, spelled irregular with single s, perhaps to avoid association with buss
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Parts of speech for Busing
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exclamation
busing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
busing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for busing
noun busing
- kissing — to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc.: He kissed his son on the cheek.
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