Phrase guide

bust chops

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Examples

  • The boss has been busting chops all day.
  • The boss busted our chops all week.

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Antonyms: none provided

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