Bust A Move/Some Moves

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /bʌst ə muːv/sʌm muːvz/

Definitions of bust a move/some moves

noun a move or series of dance steps

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a group of kids busting some moves at the playground.

A2 My friend loves to bust a move whenever her favorite song comes on.

B1 The dance crew impressed the audience with their synchronized bust a move routine.

B2 The dance battle was intense, with each competitor busting out their best moves.

C1 The professional dancer was able to effortlessly bust a move in any style requested.

C2 The choreographer instructed the dancers to bust some moves that would wow the judges.

verb to perform a dance move or series of dance steps with energy and enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a group of kids busting some moves at the park.

A2 She loves to bust a move whenever her favorite song comes on.

B1 The dance instructor taught us how to bust some moves in the salsa class.

B2 During the party, everyone was busting a move on the dance floor.

C1 The professional dancer was able to bust some incredible moves during the performance.

C2 He can effortlessly bust a move in any style of dance you throw at him.

Examples of bust a move/some moves in a Sentence

formal The dancer showcased her talent by busting some impressive moves during the performance.

informal Hey, let's hit the dance floor and bust a move together!

slang I saw him busting some sick moves at the club last night.

figurative In order to succeed in business, sometimes you have to be willing to bust a move and take risks.

Grammatical Forms of bust a move/some moves

past tense

busted a move/some moves

plural

bust some moves

comparative

more moves

superlative

most moves

present tense

busts a move/some moves

future tense

will bust a move/some moves

perfect tense

has busted a move/some moves

continuous tense

is busting a move/some moves

singular

bust a move

positive degree

bust a move/some moves

infinitive

to bust a move/some moves

gerund

busting a move/some moves

participle

busted a move/some moves

Origin and Evolution of bust a move/some moves

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'bust a move' likely originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a way to encourage someone to show off their dance moves or skills.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bust a move' has evolved to also mean taking action or making a bold move in a non-dance related context.