1
a
chiefly Midland US
: someone or something extraordinary
… a buster of a breakfast!—
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe
b
: an unusually sturdy child
c
often Buster
: fellow
—usually used as a form of address
hey buster, come here
2
chiefly Australia
: a sudden violent wind often coming from the south
3
: one that breaks, breaks up, or eliminates something
crime busters
: such as
a
: plow
b
[short for broncobuster]
: a person who breaks horses
4
: a bad fall
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There were no bronc busters or barrel racing.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Buster is on record opposing opt-outs.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of battling mall crowds or setting alarms for door busters, most shoppers now score their favorite finds from the comfort of home.
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However, for most Americans, paying even $150 a month for a single medication remains a budget buster.
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The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Buster is on record opposing opt-outs.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of battling mall crowds or setting alarms for door busters, most shoppers now score their favorite finds from the comfort of home.
—Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
However, for most Americans, paying even $150 a month for a single medication remains a budget buster.
—David B. Sarwer, The Conversation, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Buster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buster. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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