Slang dossier
Bussin
Pronounced BUS-in
Extremely good or delicious, especially when describing food. The expression comes from African American English and is now widely used in online and spoken slang.
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In a sentence
How it sounds
Illustrative examples
- “These noodles are bussin.”
- “That homemade sauce is actually bussin.”
Where teens use it
The habitat
Food videos, cafeteria conversations, restaurant reactions and casual praise.
Parent briefing
What parents should know
Usually a straightforward compliment. Avoid treating African American English as broken English or a trend invented by one influencer. Ask what they like about the food rather than making the slang the whole conversation.
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