Definitions of "Shot a buss" (Slang)

1. Shot a buss

English Translation

Gunshots are firing

Definition

Slang term used to state that gunshots are being fired. The literal translation of this phrase would be "gunshots are bursting". The term "buss" means burst, so the term came about when describing the loud bursting/explosive sound a bullet makes when being fired from a gun.

Example Sentences

Patois: Shot a buss round deh suh right now!
English: Gunshots are firing around there right now!

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