Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bust-a-gut
idiom
buhst uh guht
Definition
To laugh very hard or to exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.
Examples
- After hearing the comedian’s jokes, we all began to bust-a-gut.
- She was so determined to finish the race that she felt like she was going to bust-a-gut.
Meaning
The expression ‘bust-a-gut’ refers to intense laughter or the act of putting in a significant effort that feels physically demanding.
Synonyms
- laugh heartily
- laugh uncontrollably
- crack up
- explode with laughter
