See bust up on Wiktionary
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"(US, informal, transitive) To physically damage or ruin; to be ruined; to go bankrupt; to end (something)."
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"To shoot (someone)."
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"To express sudden and intense emotions; to burst into loud laughter."
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"To spend money wildly, especially on alcoholic drinks."
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