be bursting
idiom
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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As detailed in the game’s big reveal, Black Ops 7 will once again be bursting at the seams with gameplay modes — somehow, even more than before.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
October Prime Day officially begins tomorrow, and Amazon’s sale section is sure to be bursting with tons of impressive deals.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Under his arm were several binders which seemed to be bursting at their seams.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Transitioning your snack lineup is always a fun way to celebrate the arrival of a new season, and the ALDI Finds aisle is about to be bursting with pumpkin spice, maple, caramel, and apple.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
The brand, which presented in Paris for Fall 2022 and held a runway show in New York for Spring 2025 has opted out of showing for the upcoming season that will be bursting with big designer debuts.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Technique is great and all, but any story about parents and children, especially in such extreme circumstances, should be bursting with emotional resonance and humanity.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 July 2025
And the music videos, as usual, will be bursting full of bright colors and energy similar to a children’s pizza party right before nap time.
—Sopan Deb, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
October Prime Day officially begins tomorrow, and Amazon’s sale section is sure to be bursting with tons of impressive deals.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Under his arm were several binders which seemed to be bursting at their seams.
—Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Transitioning your snack lineup is always a fun way to celebrate the arrival of a new season, and the ALDI Finds aisle is about to be bursting with pumpkin spice, maple, caramel, and apple.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
The brand, which presented in Paris for Fall 2022 and held a runway show in New York for Spring 2025 has opted out of showing for the upcoming season that will be bursting with big designer debuts.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Technique is great and all, but any story about parents and children, especially in such extreme circumstances, should be bursting with emotional resonance and humanity.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 July 2025
And the music videos, as usual, will be bursting full of bright colors and energy similar to a children’s pizza party right before nap time.
—Sopan Deb, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Be bursting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20bursting. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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