Slang

busted

This page is about the slang term busted

Meaning

to be charged with a criminal offence

For example

  • Our neighbours were busted for possessing marijuana and speed pills after the cops raided their house last night.

  • The cops raided a bar in Washington and the president's daughter was busted for under-age drinking. She was let off with a warning.

Quick Quiz

Glen has to go to court on Friday. He was busted last week for

a. growing his own vegetables

b. growing his own marijuana

c. brewing his own beer
a) growing his own vegetables b) growing his own marijuana c) brewing his own beer

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Contributor: Matt Errey