bust in
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Meaning · English
To enter or join (something) aggressively and without an invitation.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They busted in the jail to find the accused man.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bust in” mean?
To enter or join (something) aggressively and without an invitation.
Is “bust in” formal or informal?
bust in is generally slang.