A derogatory or humorous term for a person, or historically, slang for cheap whiskey or liquor that could 'bust' one's head.
Compound of 'bust' (to break) and 'head,' dating to 19th-century American slang; originally referred to low-quality alcohol believed to cause severe hangovers or drunkenness.
This charming piece of Old West slang reveals how settlers created vivid compound words to describe strong liquor, mixing the idea of breakage with bodily harm—a folk poetry of caution.
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