Synonyms for

Buster

Verb / ˈbʌstɜ: / Another word for buster — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a person or thing that breaks or destroys something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Informal

pal buddy mate chum crony

Literary

confidant comrade fellow

Antonyms

friend ally supporter protector helper accomplice

Common collocations

  • old buster
  • good buster
  • buster call
  • buster Keaton
  • buster brown
  • buster rhodes

Word family

noun buster

Usage note

Primarily used informally to refer to a close friend or companion, often with a slightly dated or affectionate tone. Can also refer to a type of dog or a person who breaks things.

Example sentences

  1. The buster smashed the piñata.
  2. The buster broke the window with a ball.
  3. My dog is a buster of toys.
  4. The demolition team used a buster to knock down the old building.
  5. The buster was able to break through the brick wall.

Quotes

  • I'm a buster. I break things.
  • Buster, we're trying to make a movie here, not a film!
  • I don't want to be a buster all my life.

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