Bussin
What it means
Extremely good, especially when praising food in current slang.
Reach for it when giving exuberant informal approval among speakers who naturally use the term
The teenagers agreed that the smoky bean tacos were bussin.
Words to choose between 5
| playful | |
|---|---|
| everyday | |
| warm | |
| professional |
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playful
Fits when broad enthusiastic praise is more widely understood
Careful Amazing is overused and may overstate ordinary enjoyment.
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playful
fire
Fits when current slang praise for food, music, or style fits the group
Careful Fire is equally informal and may sound imitative outside its community.
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everyday
Fits when food tastes exceptionally good without slang
Careful Delicious is food-specific and lacks bussin's social energy.
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warm
Fits when pleasant flavor deserves simple modest praise
Careful Tasty offers milder praise, with none of bussin's intensity.
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professional
Fits when strong approval should fit any subject or audience
Careful Excellent removes the contemporary slang identity.
Opposites 3
- disgusting
- awful
- bland
Common phrases 3
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bussin food
The students declared the festival's bussin food worth the long queue.
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absolutely bussin
The roasted corn was absolutely bussin with lime and herbs.
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bussin meal
A bussin meal ended the team's late practice.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Bussin is current slang associated with African American English. Forced use by brands, institutions, or outsiders can sound appropriative or dated quickly.
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