Bust a move Meaning in English
expression
ˈbəst/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmuv
BUHST-uh-MOOV
bˈʌst/ /æɪ/ /mˈuːv
BUST-uh-MOOV
Definition
A slang expression meaning to start dancing, often with confidence or excitement. It can also mean to take action, especially in a fun or bold way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and playful; mostly used in American English. Literally about dancing, but can be figurative (“take action, do something bold”). Common in pop culture and music. Not suitable for formal contexts.
Spanish: ponerse a bailar - animarse (figurado)Portuguese (BR): mandar ver na dança - dançar (gíria)Portuguese (PT): arrasar na dança - dançar (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 跳舞 - 展现舞技（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 跳舞 - 展現舞技（口語）Hindi: डांस करना (मज़ेदार, बोलचाल में)Arabic: ابدأ بالرقص - أتحرك (بالمعنى المجازي)Bengali: ড্যান্স শুরু করা - সবকিছু সাহসের সাথে শুরু করাRussian: зажечь на танцполе - начать действовать (смело)Japanese: ダンスを披露する - 行動を起こす（大胆に）Vietnamese: nhảy ngay - hành động táo bạoKorean: 춤을 추다 - 과감하게 행동하다Turkish: dans etmeye başlamak - cesur bir adım atmakUrdu: ڈانس شروع کرنا - جرات مندانہ قدم اٹھاناIndonesian: bắt đầu nhảy - hành động táo bạo
Example Sentences
He loves to bust a move at parties.
basic
Step onto the dance floor and bust a move!
basic
Can you bust a move to this song?
basic
Nobody knew she could bust a move like that!
natural
Stop standing around—just bust a move and join in!
natural
When the beat drops, it’s time to bust a move.
natural