Bust up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbəst/ /ˈəp

BUHST-UP

UK

bˈʌst/ /ˈʌp

BUST-UP

Definition

A 'bust up' means a serious argument, often resulting in the end of a relationship or friendship. It can refer to a fight or the breakup itself.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and mainly UK English. Commonly used for intense arguments or relationship breakups ('have a bust up', 'a nasty bust up'). Not for physical breaking of objects. Can refer to both the argument and its result.

• Spanish: pelea - ruptura (de pareja)
• Portuguese (BR): briga - separação (de casal)
• Portuguese (PT): discussão - separação (de casal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 争吵 - 分手
• Chinese (Traditional): 爭吵 - 分手
• Hindi: झगड़ा - संबंध टूटना
• Arabic: شجار - انفصال (بين شريكين)
• Bengali: তীব্র ঝগড়া - সম্পর্ক ভাঙা
• Russian: серьёзная ссора - разрыв отношений
• Japanese: 大げんか - 仲違い（関係の終わり）
• Vietnamese: cãi vã lớn - chia tay
• Korean: 심한 다툼 - 결별
• Turkish: büyük kavga - ilişkinin bitmesi
• Urdu: شدید جھگڑا - تعلق ختم ہونا
• Indonesian: pertengkaran besar - putus hubungan

Example Sentences

They had a bust up last night.

basic

The bust up ended their friendship.

basic

After the bust up, they stopped talking.

basic

There was a big bust up between the brothers over money.

natural

Rumors about their bust up spread quickly around the office.

natural

It was just a minor bust up—they'll make up soon.

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