How to Pronounce "bust out laughing"
expression
BUHST-owt-LAF-ing
BUST-owt-LAHF-ing
Definition
To suddenly start laughing very loudly or uncontrollably, often because something is very funny or surprising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəst/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɫæfɪŋ
British English
bˈʌst/ /ˈaʊt/ /lˈɑːfɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUHST-owt-LAF-ing
UK
BUST-owt-LAHF-ing
Listen in Context
When she told the joke, I bust out laughing.
We all bust out laughing at the movie.
He bust out laughing when he saw the cat chasing its tail.
Halfway through the meeting, she just bust out laughing for no reason.