buster
buster Lexical Profile
buster Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person or thing that breaks, defeats, or eliminates a specified thing (typically used in combination).
"A brisk walk outdoors is an effective stress buster during a busy workday."
North American An informal, often mildly confrontational or playful term of address for a man or boy.
"Hold on a minute, buster—you can't just skip to the front of the line."
Australian A sudden, violent, cold southerly gale occurring along the southeastern coast of Australia, typically following a period of intense heat.
"A southerly buster swept across Sydney Harbour in the late afternoon, bringing a rapid drop in temperature."
• Rhymes for buster
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 19th century as an American English alteration of 'burster', formed from the dialectal verb 'bust' (from 'burst') and the agentive suffix '-er'.