busted meaning
bustÂ·ed (bÅ­sâ²tÄ­d) adj. 1. Slang a. Smashed or broken: busted glass; a busted rib. b. Out of order; inoperable: a busted vending machine. 2. Bankrupt or out of funds: I'd offer to pay, but I'm busted. 3. Tamed or broken: a busted bronco. 4. Slang Placed under arrest.