Recent Examples on the WebJustine Skye’s black and white checkerboard design caressed her purple and black twisted hair, with others going for a more bold style, like Coco Jones’ red nail extensions and buss down middle part (similar to Flo Milli).—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023 Or the flaky version also known in his native Trinidad and Tobago as buss up shut.—Priya Krishna, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
perhaps alteration of Middle English bassen to kiss
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