Bussin
what it means
The highest compliment you can pay a plate of food. "Bussin bussin" doubles it. Outside food it sounds off, which is part of the joke when people misuse it.
Extremely good — used almost entirely about food.
the origin story
African American Vernacular English, where it described food long before the internet. TikTok food reviewers made it universal in 2020-2021.
It became one of the most-mocked examples of slang borrowed without context, especially after a wave of viral videos of non-Black creators using it on unremarkable meals. The mockery is now as common as the sincere use.
in the wild
Okay how is it?
This is bussin. Genuinely bussin bussin.
Made the pasta from scratch.
Bussin. I need the recipe.
how to use it
- Reacting to food that genuinely exceeded expectations
- Food reviews, cooking videos and restaurant recommendations
- Casual praise among friends who use the word too
- About anything that is not food — it sounds wrong and usually gets mocked
- In a written review meant to be taken seriously
- If you are self-conscious about it; hesitant delivery is the whole joke
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