1. a sculpture of a person’s head, shoulders, and chest
2. a woman’s chest or breasts
3. a police raid or arrest
Usage: informal

1. to break or damage something
Usage: informal
2. to arrest someone
Usage: informal

Examples

• The museum displayed a marble bust of Caesar.
• She bought a dress that flattered her bust.
• The police made a drug bust downtown.
• The movie was a complete bust at the box office.
• He accidentally busted the window with a baseball.
• The cops busted him for speeding.
• My phone screen is busted.
• They got busted trying to sneak into the concert.