BUSTICATE Definition & Meaning

busticate

[ buhs-ti-keyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Northern U.S.

busticated, busticating.

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An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; a facetious formation from bust ²( def ) + -icate, on the model of the regularly formed rusticate ( def )

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Now doth the frisky June Bug Bring forth his aeroplane, And try to make a record, And busticate his brain!

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