Busting

/ˈbʌstɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters

Definition of Busting

verb

To break.
"I busted my cooker while trying to fix it."
To arrest (someone) for a crime.
To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.
An emphatic synonym of do or get.
"He busted huge air off that jump!"
To reduce in rank.
"He busted him down to patrolman for insubordination."

noun

The process of something being broken or exploded.

adjective

(often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.
"Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm busting."

Anagrams of Busting

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 7 letters:

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "busting":

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "busting" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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