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    [Adjective]  | "gang*bust*ers" | \ ˈgaŋ-ˌbə-stərz \


    1: outstandingly excellent or successful

    Origin: 1955 ;

     From plural of {see: |gangbuster|gangbuster};

    [Noun]  | "gang*bust*er" | \ ˈgaŋ-ˌbə-stər \


    1: one engaged in the aggressive breakup of organized criminal gangs

    Origin: 1930 ;

     {see: |gang:1|gang:1} + {see: |bust:2|bust:2} + {see: |-er:2|-er:2};

    [Noun]  | "gangbusters" 


    1: as in lawmen;



    [Adjective]  | "gangbusters" 


    1: of the very best kind;


      * e.g., " ... most of the pop singers in the competition were anything but gangbusters "




    [Phrase]  | "like gangbusters" 


    1: in a vigorous and forceful manner;


      * e.g., " ... They worked like gangbusters and came out ahead of their competitors. "




    2: with great speed;


      * e.g., " ... The show's ratings went up like gangbusters. "




     [ "gangbusters" ]

    1: Gang Busters was a famous radio program that was first heard in 1936 and aired until 195 The sound effects of police sirens, tommyguns, and screeching tires that opened the show were dramatic and exciting -- this inspired the expression 'coming on like gangbusters'.

      * e.g.,  ... The rainstorm late last night came on like gangbusters! 

     [ "gangbusters" ]

    2: Usage has opened up to describe things that are not just exciting, but successful, intense, and many other adjectives, and many drop the 'coming on like' prefix. I think we should be more careful about how we use it, and keep it true to its origin -- something that starts with much excitement and drama is 'coming on like gangbusters'.

     [ "gangbusters" ]

    1: Also used in conjunction with "like", to create "like gangbusters". This phrase can be used to describe something energetic or intense.

      * e.g.,  ... "Its raining like gangbusters" 

     [ "gangbusters" ]

    1: most commonly used in conjunction with "like" to describe something that is extremely effective

      * e.g.,  ... Wow, this fleshlight works like gangbusters! 

     [ "gangbusters" ]

    1: used to describe an action displaying a complete lack of subtlety

      * e.g.,  ... "When John saw the bank being robbed, he just charged in all gangbusters." 

     [ "gangbusters" ]

    1: gangbusters ;adjective. When used to describe people it infers the person is highly attractive. When used to describe an object it means it is highly desirable/cool

      * e.g.,  ... Aaron: Oh wow that chick is so gangbusters 

     [ "gangbusters" ]

    1: Used to describe the quality and size of surf.

      * e.g.,  ... "The surf is going off......it's gangbusters !" 

     [ "Gangbuster" ]

    1: A person who gangbusts.

      * e.g.,  ... Don't play like a bunch of gangbusters! Carlee, you're such a gangbuster. 

     [ "gangbuster" ]

    1: a sexual advance made by someone in an atttempt to turn on another person

      * e.g.,  ... oh feel my hair, it's so soft. I know this gangbuster revs your engine. 

     [ "Gangbusters" ]

    1: A bad ass collaboration of two bad ass Dj's from seattle.

      * e.g.,  ... Ya'll ready to go dance, Gangbusters are spinning!? 

     [ "Gangbusters" ]

    2: JAME$ERVIN & Mumbles!

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