be bursting
Definition of be bursting
1 : to be filled with something The crate was bursting with fruit. The dish is bursting with flavors. Her parents were practically bursting with pride.
2 : to want very much to do (something one is not yet able to do) I'm bursting to tell you the news, but I have to talk to Ken first.
3 British, informal : to need to urinate very badly
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burstplay bursting
: to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within
: to give way from an excess of emotion
: to give vent suddenly to a repressed emotion
: a sudden outbreak
: a vehement outburst (as of emotion)
: explosion, eruption
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