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busk Synonyms

Another word for busk

Choosing another word for busk depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To play music or otherwise perform for voluntary donations in a street, subway station, or other public place.

Usage Example

"During the summer months, he used to perform outside the train station with his acoustic guitar."

Weak
perform
entertain

• noun (Context 2)

A rigid strip of wood, whalebone, steel, or plastic inserted into the front of a corset or bodice to stiffen and support it.

Usage Example

"The historical costume featured a hand-carved ivory stay slid into the front casing of the stays."

Strong
stay

• verb (Context 3)

To prepare, dress, or make oneself ready (archaic or Scottish).

Usage Example

"The ballad tells of knights who prepare themselves in armor before riding out at dawn."

Strong
prepare
ready
array

• Nearby Words

businesswoman
businessy
busing
busk
busker
busload
busser

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Busk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/busk
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