bust off
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Meaning · English
To shoot (a gun); to shoot or start a shootout.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I'm bustin' off my pistol.
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 off” mean?
To shoot (a gun); to shoot or start a shootout.
Is “bust off” formal or informal?
bust off is generally slang.