Is bussin' formal or informal?

It is very informal slang. Avoid it in essays, interviews, and business writing.

Can I use bussin' for things other than food?

Yes. People also use it for music, clothes, or any fun experience.

Is bussin' common in American English?

Yes, especially in online speech and casual conversation. It is less common in formal English.

What's the difference between bussin' and delicious?

Delicious is a normal word for food. Bussin' is slang and sounds more playful.

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bussin'

/ˈbʌs.ɪn/

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adjective

Very good, especially for food, music, or a fun experience. It is informal slang and sounds casual.

This pasta is bussin'.
That new track is bussin'.
The dessert was bussin'.

Adinary Nuance

Use bussin' when you want to sound playful and very casual. It is stronger and more slang-like than good or delicious. For formal writing, business English, or IELTS answers, choose simpler words instead. It can sound unnatural if you use it about serious topics.

In other languages

Vietnamese: ngon bá cháy
Spanish: buenísimo
Chinese: 绝了
Japanese: めちゃうま
Korean: 개맛있다

Etymology

This is modern African American slang from the 2010s and 2020s. It comes from speech patterns where 'busting' was used to mean something very good, then shortened to 'bussin''.

Common phrases

bussin' foodthat is bussin'looks bussin'so bussin'

Synonyms

delicious awesome great amazing

Related words

fire slay yum tasty

Frequently asked questions

Is bussin' formal or informal?: It is very informal slang. Avoid it in essays, interviews, and business writing.
Can I use bussin' for things other than food?: Yes. People also use it for music, clothes, or any fun experience.
Is bussin' common in American English?: Yes, especially in online speech and casual conversation. It is less common in formal English.
What's the difference between bussin' and delicious?: Delicious is a normal word for food. Bussin' is slang and sounds more playful.