busking

playing music in the streets for money. you don't have to be homeless to participate.

every day when I walk to school there is a man busking in the tunnel -- and when I return at night he is still there, singing love songs from the bottom of his heart

by Anonymous November 11, 2002

busking

A king on the bus

Person: what does busking mean?

Me: It means a king on the bus.

by Yilong Ma April 2, 2023

busk

to perform on the street by singing, playing an instrument, juggling, being a human statue...ect

There are many buskers on Grafton Street today. My favorite singer always wears a purple jacket when he performs songs by the Beatles.

by MMH June 25, 2005

busk

Public performance for tips.

Mimes, Jugglers, Statues, Contortionists, Break dance crews, Poets, Bucket Drummers, Guitar/harmonica/shakers/hulahooping all at the same timers, etc.

"I give a tip to every busker I see."

by Emery Carl September 25, 2005

busk

To perform some form of entertainment for money on the streets (usually musical).

There are a lot of busking opportunities in San Francisco.

by ninahage May 30, 2006

Buske

Verb (Bus- Key):
To ditch your friends for a girl you have little or no chance with, yet remain to pursue.
A one sided crush.
Also see "gay best friend"

Man, I though Ryan would be at the Tavern last night.

No, he's pulling another Buske.

by Sanchez June 24, 2004

Busking

The exquisite art of pretending you are looking for something to do at work whilst actually having fuck all to do. Avoiding management intervention by appearing to assist colleagues with their work.

Hey John what do you fucking want you busker get out of here and do some real work stop your busking.

by Razorcharlie March 11, 2015