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an occasion for excessive eating or drinking; "they went on a bust that lasted three days" a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person a complete failure; "the play was a dismal flop" break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst" ruin completely; "He busted my radio!" search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on; "The police raided the crack house" lacking funds; "`skint'' is a British slang term" poor go to pieces; "The lawn mower finally broke"; "The gears wore out"; "The old chair finally fell apart completely" separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper" |
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