Bust

Definitions

1. The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.
   slang
2. A sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders.
3. A police raid or takedown of a criminal enterprise.
   slang
4. A woman's breasts; the circumference of her chest measured around the breasts.
5. A failed enterprise; a bomb.
   slang
6. A refutation of an opening, or of a previously published analysis.
   slang
7. A disappointment.
   slang
8. A player who fails to meet expectations.
   derogatory
9. The downward portion of a boom and bust cycle; a recession.
10. A spree, unrestrained revel, or wild party.
    dated, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“a narcotics bust”

“Paris was a bust. They wouldn't even let⟳ us see⟳ the Mona Lisa.”

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