busk

Meanings

• Verb

  To stand or perform, especially for money, in a public place, usually wearing a colorful costume and entertaining passers-by.

  - "He busks on the street corner every day."
  - "The busker played his guitar and sang for the crowd."

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Pronunciation

1. /bʌsk/
   
   
   
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2. /bʌsk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with busk
husk , rust , just

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Variants

List of all variants of busk that leads to same result
busk , busked , busker , buskers , busking , busks

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from the Middle English word 'busken', meaning to daub or smear, possibly from the Old Norse word 'busa', meaning to paint.

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Trivia

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1. Busking was a popular form of entertainment during the Renaissance period.

2. The first known record of busking dates back to the 13th century.

3. Some cities have designated busking areas to regulate and support the art form.

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Related Concepts

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1. Street Performer's World Congress: An international organization that promotes and supports busking and street performing as an art form.

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Culture

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Busking is a traditional art form with a rich history, particularly in Europe. It has been a source of entertainment for centuries and has been featured in literature, music, and art. Buskers often perform in public places, such as streets, parks, and markets, and rely on the generosity of passers-by for their income.

How to Memorize "busk"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing on a street corner, wearing a colorful costume and playing an instrument for passers-by.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'busk' with the image of a street performer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'busk' as 'Busker on the Street'.

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