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bust a move

to flatulate

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  • The original usage of this phrase is "to dance." It was popularized in the 1989 single of the same name by rapper Young MC, who tells of his several attempts to find a woman in various places and failing to be able to do so because he can't dance; he isn't able to "bust a move."
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Jim went over to hit on that girl at the bar, but as he opened his mouth, he felt he was about to bust a move, so he continued toward the patio outside.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

Additional definitions for 'bust a move':

bust a moveto dance
bust a moveto seduce
bust a moveto evade
bust a moveto depart
bust a moveSave oneself from an awkward situation with a woman.
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