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BoyPronounced American English /ˈbʌs.təɹ/; British English /ˈbʌs.tə/

Buster

Originally a nickname denoting a person who broke things, from the word bust, a dialectal variant of burst.

Quick answer

Buster is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈbʌs.təɹ/; British English /ˈbʌs.tə/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈbʌs.təɹ/; British English /ˈbʌs.tə/

Meaning and history

Originally a nickname denoting a person who broke things, from the word bust, a dialectal variant of burst. A famous bearer was the American silent movie star Buster Keaton (1895-1966), whose real first name was Joseph.

Notes and context

Usage: english