Definition of bust up
bust up 
verb
- to cause a crowd to disperse; BREAK UP. While the police "bust up" a fight, they would typically "bust" a party, rave, etc.
The cops busted up the fight.
by D.J. Pabst, Stroudsburg, PA, USA, Dec 19 1997.
- to attack; BEAT UP.
John is going to bust Joe up.
by Zack T., Dec 22 1998.
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