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23+ Words that rhyme with busted

Busted is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are trusted, disgusted, rusted. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of busted

adjective
  1. out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken'); "a broken washing machine"; "the coke machine is broken"; "the coke machine is busted"

2 syllables

4 syllables

5 syllables

Examples of "busted" in lyrics

See how busted is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "'Cause you know she'll be disgusted if he ever gets busted"
    2 Live Crew — Bill So Horny
  • "or better yet what if I had got busted"
    Aceyalone — All Balls Don't Bounce
  • "Poison and amongst, the sweet premium busted"
    Tha Beggas — Gods of War

What do these rhymes mean?

adjusted
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation; "an adjusted insurance claim
crusted
having a hardened crust as a covering
disgusted
having a strong distaste from surfeit; "grew more and more disgusted"; "fed up with their complaints"; "sick of it all
rusted
having accumulated rust; "rusted hinges"
trusted
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence; "a sure (or trusted) friend"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "busted" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like trusted, disgusted, rusted create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "busted" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with busted?
Words that rhyme with busted include: trusted, disgusted, rusted, adjusted, crusted, maladjusted, encrusted, unadjusted, corrupted, lifted, and 13 more.
How many syllables does busted have?
Busted has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with busted?
There are 23 words that rhyme with busted: 23 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for busted in a song?
The strongest rhymes for busted in songwriting are trusted, disgusted, rusted. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with busted?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with busted include trusted, disgusted, rusted, adjusted, crusted. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: trusted, rusted; 1-syllable: disgusted, adjusted; 2-syllable: maladjusted, unadjusted. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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