Transcription
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- [buhst uhp]
- /bʌst ʌp/
- /bʌst ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buhst uhp]
- /bʌst ʌp/
Definitions of bust-up word
- countable noun bust-up A bust-up is a serious quarrel, often resulting in the end of a relationship. 3
- countable noun bust-up A bust-up is a fight. 3
- noun bust-up a quarrel, esp a serious one ending a friendship, etc 3
- noun bust-up a disturbance or brawl 3
- verb bust-up to quarrel and part 3
- verb bust-up to disrupt (a meeting), esp violently 3
Information block about the term
Origin of bust-up
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; noun use of verb phrase bust up
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Parts of speech for Bust-up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bust-up popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
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