bussed
/bʌst/
Meanings
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Verb
To hit or knock against something, especially a bus door.
- "He bussed the bus door as he got off."
- "The child bussed the door of the fridge, making a loud noise."
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Verb
To kiss, especially on the lips.
- "They bussed in the movie theatre."
- "She was bussed by her boyfriend."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bussedhussed , dussed , fussed
Variants
List of all variants of bussed that leads to same resultbus , bused , buses , busing , bussed , busses , bussing , buss
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to touch with the lips' in Middle English.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'buss' comes from the Old French word 'baiser', meaning 'to kiss'.
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In some dialects of English, 'bussed' is also used to describe someone who has been expelled from school.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Bus: A large motor vehicle designed for transporting passengers over long distances or through urban areas.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In British English, 'bussed' is also used to describe someone who has travelled by bus to a school or event, particularly one who has been granted a scholarship to do so.
How to Memorize "bussed"
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visualize
- Visualize the action of hitting or touching something with your lips or the sound of a bus door being hit.
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associate
- Associate the word with the sound of a bus door or the sensation of a kiss.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Buss Doors' and 'Buss Lips'.
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