Seeking help with today's American Slang - Page 2

Timber Loftis · 11-18-2005, 10:06 AM

OMG, I bet that guy gets less play than anyone I've ever met. What a L-on-the-forehead.

As for this use of the term "busted," it's the first I've heard of it. But, it's awesome how a language can be so alive. Of course, it sucks that stupid young dumb people are the ones who do so much to change language. They suck. The older I get the more I realize younguns are worthless, each and every one of them a poster child for why NOT to procreate.

Ilander · 11-18-2005, 10:53 AM

Especially me [img]smile.gif[/img]

Vaskez · 11-18-2005, 12:12 PM

word @ timber and saying that busted = cool is wack

[ 11-18-2005, 12:12 PM: Message edited by: Vaskez ]

Timber Loftis · 11-18-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ilander:
Especially me [img]smile.gif[/img]

Yeah, especially you. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Chewbacca · 11-18-2005, 02:44 PM

Boohya! To step it up even more, a "Buster" is someone who is whack- a "Ball-Buster". So if it's "Busted"- it's cool(unless a cop is saying it to ya!), but if your a "Busta"- you ain't down with it at all(unless you are Busta-Rhymes).

Buster is also a slang term for certain pharmacutical drugs- Phenobarbital.

[ 11-18-2005, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]

Sever · 11-18-2005, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
The older I get the more I realize younguns are worthless, each and every one of them a poster child for why NOT to procreate.

Amen!

[img]tongue.gif[/img]

What, Who and Why? Specifically in relation to "busted", i gather? Dunno exactly. I've never heard it used in that context before. But if it catches on, it would mean that it's done a complete backflip in meaning in the space of one generation. Alarming? Not really. Just learn to roll with it. It's the older generations that define language but, as TL said, it's the younger gens that are making it up as they go along. And if you want to communicate with them, you gotta do it on their level...

Me? I can't be assed with 'em.

*Edit: Oh, Chewie. It's "Booyah" btw. Jeez. Don't you know anything?

[ 11-18-2005, 10:09 PM: Message edited by: Sever ]

Zebodog · 11-18-2005, 10:29 PM

Damn whipper snappers. I remember when I was that age, we had to walk uphill to school in the snow, both ways.

Kyrvias · 11-20-2005, 08:25 PM

15 miles through snow!

Sir Degrader · 11-20-2005, 08:29 PM

Barefoot!

krunchyfrogg · 11-20-2005, 08:41 PM

"Busted" is usually used to describe something that is ugly or unattractive.

11-18-2005, 10:06 AM	#11
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	OMG, I bet that guy gets less play than anyone I've ever met. What a L-on-the-forehead. As for this use of the term "busted," it's the first I've heard of it. But, it's awesome how a language can be so alive. Of course, it sucks that stupid young dumb people are the ones who do so much to change language. They suck. The older I get the more I realize younguns are worthless, each and every one of them a poster child for why NOT to procreate. __________________

11-18-2005, 10:53 AM	#12
Ilander 20th Level Warrior Join Date: December 28, 2003 Location: Kentucky Age: 39 Posts: 2,820	Especially me [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Is that what you really want to say?

11-18-2005, 12:12 PM	#13
Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	word @ timber and saying that busted = cool is wack [ 11-18-2005, 12:12 PM: Message edited by: Vaskez ] __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

11-18-2005, 02:44 PM	#15
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 51 Posts: 5,373	Boohya! To step it up even more, a "Buster" is someone who is whack- a "Ball-Buster". So if it's "Busted"- it's cool(unless a cop is saying it to ya!), but if your a "Busta"- you ain't down with it at all(unless you are Busta-Rhymes). Buster is also a slang term for certain pharmacutical drugs- Phenobarbital. [ 11-18-2005, 02:49 PM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ] __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

11-18-2005, 10:29 PM	#17
Zebodog Avatar Join Date: May 14, 2005 Location: Edmonton Age: 75 Posts: 578	Damn whipper snappers. I remember when I was that age, we had to walk uphill to school in the snow, both ways. __________________ Disclaimer: If this thread, or a link within this thread leads you to follow advice that crashes/explodes/burns down or any way damages your system or causes personal stress or hardship, I am in no way responsible for any problems.

11-20-2005, 08:25 PM	#18
Kyrvias Lord Ao Join Date: May 15, 2005 Posts: 2,092	15 miles through snow!

11-20-2005, 08:29 PM	#19
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 64 Posts: 2,871	Barefoot!

11-20-2005, 08:41 PM	#20
krunchyfrogg Red Dragon Join Date: February 14, 2004 Location: NY, USA Age: 49 Posts: 1,516	"Busted" is usually used to describe something that is ugly or unattractive. __________________ <i>A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives.</i><br />- Jackie Robinson<br /><br /> [img]\"http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3353/salsashark7xl.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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