English
Verb
infl|en|verb|head=to bust chops
- idiom 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.
- idiom To waste someone's time by conversing with them excessively.
Usage notes
To bust hump is an alternative version. Other parts of the anatomy can become involved as well, most notably ass and, especially, balls.
Derived terms
bust one's chops
See also
back-breaker
ball-breaker
ball-buster
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