bust on
C1 slang inseparable transitive
In simple words
To make fun of someone or say mean things about them.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
slang
(US slang) To mock, tease, or make fun of someone, either playfully or unkindly.
"They were busting on him all lunch because of his new haircut, but he just laughed it off."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
American slang, primarily used among young people. Similar to 'dis' or 'clown on'. Can be affectionate (friendly ribbing) or genuinely mean depending on context and tone. Not widely understood outside of American informal speech.
Commonly used with
friend joke tease laugh style outfit
Forms
Base
bust on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
busts on
he/she/it
Past simple
busted on
yesterday
Past participle
busted on
have + pp
-ing form
busting on
continuous
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