Bursty vs. Burst
Difference Between Bursty and Burst
Burstyadjective
(computer science) Occurring in abrupt bursts, especially of information
The router needs to handle bursty traffic.Burstnoun
An instance of, or the act of bursting.
The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.Burstnoun
A sudden, often intense, expression, manifestation or display.
Burstnoun
A series of shots fired from an automatic firearm.
Burstverb
(intransitive) To break from internal pressure.
I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.Burstverb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.Burstverb
To cause to break by any means.
Burstverb
(transitive) To separate formfeed at perforation lines.
I printed the report on formfeed paper then burst the sheets.Burstverb
(intransitive) To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
Burstverb
(transitive) To produce as an effect of bursting.
to burst a hole through the wallBurstnoun
the act of exploding or bursting something;
the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the childrenthe burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloftBurstnoun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms;
our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surpriseBurstnoun
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason);
a burst of applausea fit of housecleaningBurstnoun
a sudden violent happening;
an outburst of heavy raina burst of lightningBurstverb
break open or apart suddenly;
The bubble burstBurstverb
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up;
break into tearserupt in angerBurstverb
burst outward, usually with noise;
The champagne bottle explodedBurstverb
move suddenly, energetically, or violently;
He burst out of the house into the cool nightBurstverb
be in a state of movement or action;
The room abounded with screaming childrenThe garden bristled with toddlersBurstverb
emerge suddenly;
The sun burst into viewBurstverb
cause to burst;
The ice broke the pipeBurstverb
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully;
The dam burstBurstadjective
suddenly and violently broken open especially from internal pressure (`busted' is an informal term for `burst');
a burst balloonburst pipesburst seamsa ruptured appendixa busted balloon
