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Bust

usgb/bʌst/Volume
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To break or damage.

He accidentally busted his phone when he dropped it.
Often appears as...
bust a gut
bust a move
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Colloquial UsagePlay
Used informally, often in casual or playful situations, and not typically in formal writing. SlideI completely busted my sneaker while playing basketball.
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Hyperbolic ExpressionPlay
Exaggerated; not always meaning something is literally broken, but it could just be not working properly. SlideI busted my diet by eating that cake.