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【シン・英会話スピード表現】”bussin” スラング英語イディオムの意味や由来・豆知識は?

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bussin
「とても良い/美味しい(主に食べ物について)」

【例文】

・The food at that new restaurant is seriously bussin, I want to go back there immediately.
⇒あの新しいレストランの料理は本当にbussinで、すぐにリピートしたくなるよ。


 

【解説・豆知識】

このスラングは、食べ物が特に美味しいと感じたときに使われます。”bussin”は「とても良い」という意味で、主に食べ物に関連して使われることが一般的です。友達や家族と美味しい料理を共有したいときや、美味しい食べ物について話すときに使われます。

【似た表現はコレだ!】

1. Delicious!(美味しい!)
・This pasta is absolutely delicious!
⇒このパスタは本当に美味しい!

2. Tasty!(おいしい!)
・These cookies are so tasty!
⇒このクッキーはとってもおいしい!

3. Scrumptious!(絶品!)
・This chocolate cake is scrumptious!
⇒このチョコレートケーキは絶品だ!

4. Yummy!(うまい!)
・This pizza is really yummy!
⇒このピザは本当にうまい!

5. Flavorful!(味が良い!)
・This curry is so flavorful and rich.
⇒このカレーはとても味が良くて濃厚だ。

The Meaning and Origin of “Bussin

If you spend any time on social media platforms like TikTok or Twitter, you might have come across the expression “bussin.” This slang term is used to describe something that is really good or enjoyable, like a delicious meal or a great party. But where did this word come from, and why has it become so popular in recent years?

Origin of “Bussin

The origin of “bussin” is unclear, but it seems to have emerged in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) communities in the United States. It is believed to be a shortened form of “bustin’,” which is another slang term that means “to be doing something well.” Over time, the word “bust” evolved into “buss,” and eventually became “bussin.”

Usage of “Bussin” in Popular Culture

In recent years, “bussin” has become a popular slang term on social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram. Users often pair the word with a dance, a funny video, or a photo of a delicious meal. Some people have even started using “bussin” as a hashtag to describe their favorite meals or places to eat.

Comprehension Questions

1. What does the slang term “bussin” mean?
2. Where did “bussin” originate from?
3. What is the connection between “bussin” and “bustin'”?
4. Where has “bussin” become popular?
5. How do users often pair “bussin” with their social media posts?
6. What hashtag do some people use to describe their favorite meals or places to eat?

Correct Answers

1. “Bussin” means something that is really good or enjoyable.
2. “Bussin” seems to have emerged in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) communities in the United States.
3. “Bussin” is believed to be a shortened form of “bustin’,” which is another slang term that means “to be doing something well.”
4. “Bussin” has become popular on social media platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram.
5. Users often pair “bussin” with a dance, a funny video, or a photo of a delicious meal.
6. Some people use the hashtag “bussin” to describe their favorite meals or places to eat.