bussin'

[ buhs-in ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. great; wonderful; amazing:

   Their fries are okay, but their burgers are bussin'.

   He throws a bussin' party.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bussin'¹

First recorded in 2005–10; of disputed origin; perhaps alteration of burst ( def ) or bust ²( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

Bakhtiari first used that word to describe the Packers publicly on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast in April, when the Rodgers trade negotiations were still going on.

From Washington Times

As academics explained their various methodologies, slides displayed behind them showed words that are more often associated with Twitter than Oxford: “Bussin,” virtual attendees were told, means impressive or tasty, while a “boo” is a lover.

From Seattle Times

Bussin and cakewalk: Editors released words from a dictionary of African American English.

From New York Times

They were joined by NFL free agents and “Bussin With the Boys” podcast hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars, Dan Blizerian and a slew of UFC fighters.

From Seattle Times

“My real name is ‘Kelss,’” he said on an episode of “Bussin’ With the Boys,” causing a minor uproar with NFL fans worried we had been mispronouncing the name for a decade.

From Los Angeles Times