busted

/ˈbʌstɪd/
/ˈbʌstɪd/
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Definitions of busted
  1. adjective
    out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')
    “the coke machine is busted”
    synonyms: broken
    damaged
    harmed or injured or spoiled
Pronunciation
US
/ˈbʌstɪd/
UK
/ˈbʌstɪd/
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