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busts a move

busts a move is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bust a move.

Meaning of bust a move

Verb

bust a move (third-person singular simple present busts a move, present participle busting a move, simple past and past participle busted a move or bust a move)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive, African-American Vernacular) To dance.
    • Damn, see that guy on the dance floor? He can bust a move!
    Synonyms:
    cut a rug
  2. (idiomatic, transitive, African-American Vernacular) To initiate an action, such as a departure, attack, etc.
    • It's time to go. Let's bust a move.
    Synonyms:
    get in gear, hit the road, make a move

Questions about busts a move

What is busts a move the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Busts a move is the third-person singular simple present indicative of bust a move.

Words near busts a move in the dictionary

  1. bustrophedon
  2. bustrophedons
  3. busts
  4. busts a cap
  5. busts a gut
  6. busts a move
  7. busts a nut
  8. busts a U
  9. busts around
  10. busts ass
  11. busts down

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