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buster

/'bʌstə/
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The word "buster" is a noun that can have several meanings and uses. Let's break it down:

Basic Definition
  1. General Use: "Buster" can refer to a person or thing that breaks something or overpowers something. For example, if someone is very strong and can break through barriers, you might call them a "buster."
  2. Specific Generational Use: It can also refer to a person born in the generation after the Baby Boom, when the birth rate decreased significantly. This group is often called the "Baby Busters."
Usage Instructions
  • You can use "buster" informally when talking to someone, especially a man, as a casual way to get their attention.
  • It’s often used in a friendly or light-hearted manner.
Examples
  1. General Use: "He's a real crime buster; he always finds ways to solve the toughest cases."
  2. Generational Use: "Many busters feel that they face different challenges than the Baby Boomers did."
  3. Informal Address: "Hey buster, what are you up to today?"
Advanced Usage
  • In more specific contexts, "buster" might refer to someone who is an expert at overcoming challenges or problems, like a "sanction buster" who finds ways around legal restrictions.
  • You might also see terms like "dam buster," which refers to someone who breaks through obstacles, often used in a historical context related to a famous bombing raid in World War II.
Word Variants
  • Busting (verb): The action of breaking or overpowering something.
  • Busted (adjective): Something that is broken or not functioning.
Different Meanings
  1. Robust Child: In some contexts, "buster" can refer to a strong or robust child.
  2. Horse Breaking: A "buster" can also refer to someone who breaks horses to be ridden or used for work.
Synonyms
  • Breaker: Someone who breaks something.
  • Champion: In some contexts, it can mean a person who excels at overcoming challenges.
  • Fellow: Used informally to refer to a man or friend.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
  • There are no widely known idioms or phrasal verbs that use "buster," but it can be combined with other words to create phrases like "crime buster" (someone who fights against crime) or "sanction buster."
Noun
  1. a person born in the generation following the baby boom when the birth rate fell dramatically
  2. a person (or thing) that breaks up or overpowers something
    • dam buster
    • sanction buster
    • crime buster
  3. a person who breaks horses
  4. a robust child
  5. an informal form of address for a man
    • Say, fellow, what are you doing?
    • Hey buster, what's up?

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