Browsing page 2 of words meaning influence, talent, credibility, accomplishments, respect, and praise (78 words total)

verb

• to flatulate; "fart".

  Dude, did you just bust ass?

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  Last edited on Dec 16 2012. Submitted by Justin from North Kingstown, RI, USA on Jan 18 2000.

• to fall and hurt oneself, usually while riding a human-powered vehicle such as a bike or skateboard.

  He's going to bust ass trying to turn the corner so quickly.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to fall, hurt, injure one's self.

  Last edited on Feb 09 2002. Submitted by Mitch K. from Amarillo, TX, USA on Feb 09 2002.

• to work hard.

                                                             
  
  Citation from "Ashes to Ashes", Reaper (TV, 2007), Season 1 Episode 9 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Dec 20 2010. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 04 2003.

verb

• to work hard.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        
  
  Citation from "Chapter 5", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 1 Episode 5 (2009) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Jan 11 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 11 2012.

verb - transitive

• to criticize; "get on (one's) case".

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
  
  Citation from "Incoming", Persons Unknown (TV, 2010), Season 1 Episode 5 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Jul 14 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 14 2010.

• to work hard.

  I busted my hump to get the project done on time.

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  Last edited on Jul 27 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jul 27 2010.

verb

• to retrieve specifically money.

  I don't have any cash, so you're going to have to bust out for this.

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  Last edited on Mar 29 1999. Submitted by David C. from Yakima, WA, USA on Mar 29 1999.

• to escape.

  He busted out of prison.

                                                                  
  
                                                                                                                                           
  
  Citation from "Funhouse", Lie To Me (TV), Season 3 Episode 9 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  Last edited on Jan 12 2011. Submitted by John K. from Falls Church, VA, USA on Feb 06 2002.

• to "escape" in a looser sense, i.e. to discretely exit a situation, typically at a time earlier than what would be considered to be acceptable.

  Dude, you gotta bust out of work and have a beer with me.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: to go, leave, exit.

  Last edited on Feb 06 2002. Submitted by John K. from Falls Church, VA, USA on Feb 06 2002.

• to accomplish a task.

  I'd like to go out tonight but I have to bust out some homework.

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  Last edited on Oct 04 2002. Submitted by Jason D. from Costa Mesa, CA, USA on Oct 04 2002.

• to use. (This is a variant of the "to withdraw" meaning. This definition is "to use" as in "to withdraw from one's set of skills, knowledge, vocabulary, etc.")

  I'm going to bust out my crazy kung fu skills.

  Last edited on Mar 29 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 29 2010.

verb - transitive

• to yell at someone; "blow up".

  Man, she really busted me out!

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  Last edited on Apr 25 2013. Submitted by Eva on Feb 15 1998.

• to withdraw an item from its present storage place; "retrieve".

  Let's bust out those beers.

                                                                                                                                         
  
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  Citation from "New Car", Up All Night (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to have, take, get.

  Last edited on Oct 14 2011. Submitted by Alek K. from Phoenix, AZ, USA on Dec 26 1998.

verb

• to seek "paper" (i.e. money.)

                                                                     
  
                                                                 
  
                                                                                                            
  
  Citation from "Blue Jeans", Born to Die (2012 album), Lana Del Rey censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: to make money.

  Last edited on Jan 20 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Jan 20 2013.

adjective

• attractive.

  That boy is cold!

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  Last edited on Jun 28 1997. Submitted by Jonique from New Orleans, LA, USA on Jun 28 1997.

• cruel; "harsh".

  Man, that was cold when you left me like that.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
  
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  Last edited on Nov 04 2011. Submitted by Demetrius Scruggs from FL, USA on Dec 22 1997.

• skilled.

  When it comes to playing ball that boy is cold!

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  Last edited on Jun 21 2005. Submitted by Sonya A. on Jun 21 2005.

• cooler than cool.

  He looks so cold with that on.

  Damn, this track is cold!

  Last edited on Nov 24 2013. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 24 2013.

• ugly, opposite of hot.

  She ain't hot. She's cold.

  Last edited on Nov 24 2013. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 24 2013.

• dead.

  I shot him cold.

  Guys, he's cold...

  Last edited on Nov 24 2013. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 24 2013.

adverb

• another word for straight up.

  I just cold punched him in the face.

  Last edited on Nov 24 2013. Submitted by Chuck S. on Nov 24 2013.

noun

• a person's primary skill.

  What are the expected core competencies of a level 62 developer?

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  Last edited on Dec 12 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.

noun

• "credibility".

  He's got a lot of street cred.

                                      
  
                                                                                                                                   
  
  Citation from "Dungeons and Wagons", American Dad! (TV), Season 2 Episode 5 (2006) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: respect, credibility, reputation.

  Last edited on Mar 02 2013. Submitted by Noreen T. from Vancouver, BC, Canada on Jul 31 2002.

• "credential". Used frequently in reference to login information for computer-based systems.

  I accidentally included my password in a chat session. Could you generate new creds for me?

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  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Dec 04 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 04 2015.