Bust Down

Bust Down (noun, slang) – A term originating from the city of Toronto in the late 2000s, referring to high-end jewelry, typically a watch, chain, or ring, that has been fully encrusted with diamonds or other precious stones. A bust down piece is often custom-made, symbolizing wealth, status, and success. The term gained prominence through Toronto’s hip-hop and street culture, later spreading globally through rap music and urban fashion.

Bust Down (verb, slang) – The act of customizing or flooding a piece of jewelry with diamonds, transforming a standard item into a luxury statement piece. Originating in Toronto in the late 2000s, the phrase became a staple in hip-hop culture, representing opulence and exclusivity.

“Bro pulled up with a bust down AP, shining like a chandelier.”

by Aladdón February 11, 2025

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the contemporary definition of a bust down which is a diminutive term for a promiscuous individual (ie thots, hoes, skets, birds, joints, jawns, tings, hand me downs, tricks etc) is a reference to the east coast colloquialism bust down which means to split the second half of a cigarette.

Let me get a bust down on that lucy.
Save me a bust down on that port.

by Abguap November 22, 2018

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