bust a move

phrase

Published on April 10, 2016, 5:34 a.m.

to rap or dance;

to have sex;

generally: to do something, get active

Collocates show and prove³, yo², bust a grape, def, flow, freestyle, L.I., peep, rap, rhyme, smooth, thug

Domains Sex

Etymology Derives from bust

Related concepts bag up, booty, booty call, break off, bust a nut, cut up, freak, hook-up, jump-off, knock boots, nut, play, raw, skull, sprung, swing low, wet, wild-thing

1984-05-29 Fat Boys "Fat Boys" [Fat Boys]
Bust a fresh move to the rhythm of rap, Markie Dee
1985-04-15 Doug E. Fresh & MC Ricky D "The Show" [The Show]
Bust a move, we show and prove
1986-05-15 Run-D.M.C. "Is It Live" [Raising Hell]
Bust a move while I prove who's number one

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