Definition of busted
busted 
adjective
- extremely ugly.
I met your boyfriend in person and he was busted!
by La M., New York, NY, USA, Dec 02 1998.
- under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
I got so busted at the party I couldn't stand up.
by Angelina, Ft Lauderdale, FL, USA, May 06 1999.
- broken.
Sorry, the television is busted.
by ALison, Riverside, CA, USA, Jan 06 2002.
- bad, generally displeasing.
That movie was busted.
by Mike, PA, USA, Apr 07 2002.
- bedraggled.
After her long night of partying, she looked busted.
by Lillian W., New Haven, CT, USA, Jul 27 2004.
notes
- See also bust.
by WalterGR, Sacramento, CA, USA, Jun 26 2009.
Discover slang words with the same meaning:
- unattractive, ugly
- under the influence of alcohol, drunk
- under the influence of drugs
- bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing
- broken
Slang terms with the same root words:
- bust: bust – bust a bitch – (show 32 more)
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