Word info

bust a move

Verb

Meaning

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To dance.
Damn, see that guy on the dance floor? He can bust a move! That, my friend, is groovin'.

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To seduce, make a move on.
I'm gonna bust a move on that fine ass bitch.

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To flatulate.
Jim went over to hit on that girl at the bar, but as he opened his mouth, he felt he was about to bust a move, so he continued toward the patio outside.

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To evade.
"Bust a move, it's The Man."

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To depart.
"It's time to go. Let's bust a move."

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To save oneself from an awkward situation with a woman.
"Hey, did you see Bob last night with that chick?" "Yeah, he had to bust a move and got laid."

(African-American Vernacular, idiomatic, transitive) To attempt, make, or strike a blow.
What you looking at me like that for? C'mon man, bust a move if you're feeling froggy.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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