bust chops en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.
The boss busted our chops all week.
The boss has been busting chops all day.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| busts chops | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| busted chops | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| busted chops | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| busting chops | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Relateds
back-breaker · ball-breaker · ball-buster · bust one's chops