How to Pronounce "bust your chops"
expression
ˈbəst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɑps
BUHST yer CHAHPs
bˈʌst/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɒps
BUST yaw CHOPS
Definition
To tease, criticize, or bother someone, usually in a playful or joking way, but sometimes to annoy or put pressure on them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəst/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɑps
British English
bˈʌst/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɒps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHST yer CHAHPs
UK
BUST yaw CHOPS
Listen in Context
Stop busting my chops, I'm doing my best.
The teacher likes to bust our chops if we forget our homework.
He's just busting your chops, don't take it seriously.
My boss has been busting my chops all week about that report.