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BUSTED

What Does BUSTED Mean in a Text?

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The Quick Answer

When used in a text, BUSTED means "To Be Caught." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write BUSTED, I mean this:

meaning of BUSTED

"To Be Caught"

Summary of Key Points

"To Be Caught" is, by far, the most common meaning for BUSTED when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)
BUSTED
Definition:To Be Caught
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for BUSTED

This meaning was also noted:
BUSTED
Definition:Broken
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for BUSTED

This meaning was also noted, but it is not common:
BUSTED
Definition:Not Attractive
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of BUSTED Used in a Text

BUSTED
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