bust chops
bust chops · busts chops · busted chops · busting chops
To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit actionTo nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.
Meaning
1 senses(idiomatic, informal)To nag; to berate or hound in an effort to elicit action.
The boss has been busting chops all day.
The boss busted our chops all week.
Forms
busts chops, busting chops, busted chops, busted chops| Base form | bust chops · to bust chops |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | busts chops |
| Present participle | busting chops |
| Past simple | busted chops |
| Past participle | busted chops |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle