bussin’

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Pronunciation: /ˈbʌsɪn/

Bussin’ is used to describe something that is exceptionally good—often food that tastes amazing, but it can also be used more generally to mean outstanding.

Example Sentence(s):

“This burger is bussin’—I’ve never tasted anything so good!”
“That meal was bussin’, no joke.”

Origin: Originating in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), bussin’ became popular on social media in the late 2010s, especially on TikTok.

Related Words:

  • amazing
  • dope
  • excellent

Usage: Informal—commonly used in social media and food-related contexts.

Popularity Level: Extremely popular among Gen Z.

First Known Use: Late 2010s.

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