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Bussin: The Ultimate Compliment

When something is absolutely amazing, incredible, or just straight-up fire. The highest form of Gen Z approval.

DEFINITION

bussin (adj.)

A term used to describe something that's exceptionally good, amazing, or perfect. It's the ultimate compliment in Gen Z vocabulary, often used to express maximum approval or excitement.

"This food is bussin fr fr" - when something is absolutely amazing

EXAMPLES IN ACTION

Food Reviews

Culinary excellence

Example: Restaurant experience

Friend: 'How's the new spot?' You: 'Bussin no cap!'

Fashion Statements

Style appreciation

Example: Outfit compliments

Person: *shows new fit* Friend: 'That's bussin fr fr!'

Entertainment

Media appreciation

Example: Movie review

Friend: 'How was the new show?' You: 'Bussin! Best thing I've seen!'

FUNNY SITUATIONS

The Restaurant Scene

When the food is too good

You: 'This is bussin!' Server: '...thank you?' You: 'No, like, it's REALLY bussin!'

The Family Dinner

When you're trying to explain to parents

You: 'Mom, this is bussin!' Mom: 'What's bussin?' You: 'It means it's good!' Mom: 'Why not just say it's good?'

The Job Interview

When you're trying to be professional

Interviewer: 'How was your previous role?' You: 'It was bussin fr fr' Interviewer: '...'

The Academic Setting

When the professor's lecture hits different

Professor: *gives amazing lecture* Student: 'That was bussin!' Professor: 'I'm not sure if that's a compliment'

USAGE NOTES

Do's

  • • Use it for genuinely amazing things
  • • Pair it with "fr fr" for emphasis
  • • Apply it to food, experiences, and people

Don's

  • • Don't use it in formal settings
  • • Avoid overusing it
  • • Don't use it for mediocre things