How to Pronounce "bust balls"
expression
ˈbəst/ /ˈbɔɫz
BUHST bawlz
bˈʌst/ /bˈɔːlz
BUST bawlz
Definition
To tease or joke with someone in a slightly annoying, but usually friendly way. Sometimes it can also mean giving someone a hard time to push them to work harder.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəst/ /ˈbɔɫz
British English
bˈʌst/ /bˈɔːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHST bawlz
UK
BUST bawlz
Listen in Context
Stop busting my balls—I'm trying to focus.
He always busts my balls about my cooking.
My boss likes to bust my balls to get me to work harder.
Hey, I'm just busting your balls—don't take it so seriously!