v. & n.
v. 1 intr. (often foll. by about) a work etc. showily, energetically, and officiously. b hasten (bustled about the kitchen banging saucepans). 2 tr. make (a person) hurry or work hard (bustled him into his overcoat). 3 intr. (as bustling adj.) colloq. full of activity.
n. excited activity; a fuss. bustler n.
[ perh. f. buskle frequent. of busk prepare ]