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   Bust

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   verb

   • 1. break, split, or burst (something): "they bust the tunnel wide open" Similar breakcracksnapfractureshattersmashsmash to smithereensfragmentsplinterdisintegratefall to bitsfall to piecessplitburstrupturetearrendseverseparatedividerare:shiver
   • ▪ come apart or split open: "he was laughing fit to bust"
   • ▪ cause to collapse; defeat utterly: "he promised to bust the mafia"
   • ▪ (especially of a married couple) separate, typically after a quarrel: "now they've bust up, she won't inherit the house"
   • ▪ cause (something) to break up: "men hired to bust up union rallies"
   • ▪ strike violently: North American "they wanted to bust me on the mouth"
   • ▪ break out; escape: "she busted out of prison"
   • ▪ (in blackjack and similar card games) exceed the score of 21, losing one's stake.
   • 2. raid or search (premises where illegal activity is suspected): North American "their house got busted" Similar raidsearchmake a search ofswoop onmake a raid oninformal:do over
   • ▪ arrest: "he was busted for drugs" Similar arrestapprehendtake into custodyseizetake intake prisonerdetainput in jailthrow in jailinformal:pick uprun inpull inhaul incopnabnaildocollarfeel someone's collarpinchnickOpposite release
   • ▪ be caught in the act of doing something wrong: "I sneaked up on them and told them they were busted"
   • ▪ reduce (a soldier) to a lower rank; demote: US "he was busted to private"

   noun

   • 1. a period of economic difficulty or depression: "the boom was followed by the present bust"
   • 2. a raid or arrest by the police: "a drug bust"
   • 3. a worthless thing: "as a show it was a bust"

   adjective

   • 1. bankrupt: "firms will go bust"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (originally in the sense ‘burst, break, fall to pieces’): variant of burst.

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   What does bust a nut mean?

   • The first definition of “bust a nut” means to experience ejaculation. The second definition of this phrase is a form of expression to show you are excited about something. The third definition of “bust a nut” means to lose control of your temper. The fourth and final definition of this idiom means to work very hard at something.

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   What are bust sizes?

   • Bust sizes are typically classified as small (S), medium (M), large (L), and extra large (XL). However, there is no standard definition for these sizes, so they may vary from one retailer to another.

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   What does bust your conk mean?

   • It is believed the phrase derived from the phrase “bust your conk.” “Bust your conk” meant to work hard. When the phrase “bust a nut” began to be used it took on the meaning of “bust your conk” and added the additional meaning to ejaculate. The other meanings mentioned above have been associated with the phrase since the 1930s.

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   How do I determine my bust size?

   • The best way to determine your bust size is to take measurements of your chest circumference at the level of your breasts. You can then use these measurements to find a bust size that will fit you well. If you are unable to take your own measurements, you can ask a friend or family member to help you.

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   5 days ago · Cleavage is the narrow depression or hollow between the breasts of a woman. The superior portion of cleavage may be accentuated by clothing such as a low-cut neckline that exposes the division, and often the term is used to describe the low neckline itself, instead of the term décolletage.

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   5 days ago · In 1908, a single rubber pad or a "bust form" was worn inside the front of the bodice to make cleavage virtually undetectable. [108] The word "cleavage" was first used in the early 19th century in geology and mineralogy to mean the tendency of crystals, minerals and rocks to split along definite planes.

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   May 10, 2024 · Step 1: Measure Your Band. To measure around the band part of your bust, which is directly underneath your breasts, make sure you have a soft tape measure to hand, place it flat against your skin, and draw it around your torso.

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   3 days ago · Definitions of bust-up. noun. a serious quarrel (especially one that ends a friendship) see more.

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   May 5, 2024 · Bust size is a measure of the circumference around a woman’s chest at the level of her breasts. It is usually expressed in inches or centimeters. The bust size does not include the cup size, which is a separate measure. Bust sizes are typically classified as small (S), medium (M), large (L), and extra large (XL).

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   5 days ago · Pythagoras of Samos [a] ( Ancient Greek: Πυθαγόρας ὁ Σάμιος, romanized : Pythagóras ho Sámios, lit. 'Pythagoras the Samian ', or simply Πυθαγόρας; Πυθαγόρης in Ionian Greek; c. 570 – c. 495 BC) [b] was an ancient Ionian Greek philosopher, polymath and the eponymous founder of Pythagoreanism. His political ...

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   2 days ago · The first definition of “bust a nut” means to experience ejaculation. The second definition of this phrase is a form of expression to show you are excited about something. The third definition of “bust a nut” means to lose control of your temper.