bursting

burst-ing · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of burst; breaking open suddenly.

  2. 2.

    Entering or leaving suddenly.

  3. 3.

    Extremely full; ready to overflow.

  4. 4.

    Feeling an urgent need.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bursting at the seams — Extremely full.
  • •
    bursting with pride — Feeling extremely proud.
  • •
    bursting to tell — Eager to share information.

Related words

Antonyms: deflating, emptying
See also: burst, bursts, exploding
Synonyms: exploding, overflowing, rupturing

Etymology

Present participle of "burst," from Old English "berstan."