Buster
(noun)
- A term used to describe someone who is tough or strong, often used as a nickname or a term of endearment.
- A person who is able to endure difficult or challenging situations.
- A person who breaks or shatters something, especially someone who intentionally damages or destroys something.
- A term used to describe someone who is a failure or disappointment.
- A term used to describe a person who is unable to achieve something.
Origin:
The word 'buster' is thought to have originated as a slang term in the late 19th century. its exact origins are unclear, but it is thought to be related to the word 'bust' meaning 'to break or shatter'.
Examples:
- He was known as the buster, a tough guy who never backed down from a fight.
- She was a real buster, working hard to provide for her family despite the odds.
- The buster had destroyed the vase, leaving shards of glass everywhere.
- He was a buster at the game, unable to win no matter how hard he tried.
- The buster's plans had failed, leaving him with nothing to show for his efforts.