The term 'BURSTS AT THE SEAMS' can be broken down into two words, 'BURSTS' and 'TEEMS, ' which both have five letters. 'BURSTS' is a verb meaning to break open suddenly and with force, while 'TEEMS' is a verb meaning to be full of something. Together, the phrase 'BURSTS AT THE SEAMS' is used to describe a situation where something is so full that it is about to burst open. This phrase is often used to describe a person or object that is overfilled with emotions, ideas, or items.