bust-out en · NOUN
Meanings
- (slang) An escape attempt, usually from a prison.
- (dated, slang) An attempt at cheating, such as gambling with weighted dice.
- (dated, slang) A commercial bankruptcy caused for deliberate and nefarious purposes by organized crime; any deliberately contrived bankruptcy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bust-outs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |