bussin
/ˈbʌsɪn/
CommonExtremely good, delicious, or enjoyable. Originally about food, now about anything great.
Mostly positive and enthusiastic. 'Bussin bussin' (doubled) means even better than regular bussin. Has become slightly cringe when used by people clearly outside the culture trying too hard.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | these tacos are bussin. i need the recipe immediately. | The tacos are so delicious that the speaker needs to recreate them. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 02 | new kendrick album is bussin bussin. every track hits. | The album is exceptionally good with no weak songs. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | made carbonara from scratch for the first time and it's actually bussin | The homemade dish turned out surprisingly delicious. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | this playlist is bussin. perfect for the drive. | The music selection is perfectly suited and enjoyable. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Food is genuinely delicious and you want to express how good it is.
- A song, album, or playlist is hitting perfectly.
- Something exceeds expectations in quality or enjoyment.
- You are hyping up a meal you made or a restaurant you visited.
Do not use it when
- You are in a formal setting where slang would be inappropriate.
- You are using it ironically to mock AAVE or the people who originated it.
- Something is just decent or okay.
Variations and related forms
Bussin vs mid
bussin
Bussin means something is extremely good and enjoyable.
VS
mid
Mid means something is average and unremarkable.
Origin and context
Rooted in African American Vernacular English (AAVE). 'Bussin' has been used in Black communities for decades to describe delicious food. Went viral on TikTok around 2020-2021 and crossed into mainstream internet vocabulary, expanding beyond food to describe anything excellent.
- First seen
- 2020
- Confidence
- medium
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https://slang.fyi/bussinUpdated: 2026-08-25License: CC BY 4.0