Bust and Slug

Bust

Bust noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: delivered a bust to the boxer's chops

Slug and bust are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slug" instead the word "Bust" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: busted, buster, busting

Slug

Slug noun - A hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument.
Usage example: one well aimed slug on the head knocked him out

Bust and slug are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bust" instead the word "Slug" as a verb or a noun.
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