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Vocabulary Entry
busted
|verb • adjective
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verb
To break or damage something; to catch someone in wrongdoing.
Example Sentences
"He busted the door open in a hurry."
"The police busted the illegal gambling operation."
"She was caught and busted for cheating on the exam."
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adjective
Slang; referring to something that is broken or in poor condition.
Example Sentences
"My car is busted and won't start."
"He had to throw away his busted phone."
"The amusement park rides were old and busted."