BUSTLE


Meaning of BUSTLE in English

~ 1

■ verb move in an energetic and busy manner.

↘[often as adjective bustling ] (of a place) be full of activity.

■ noun excited activity and movement.

Origin

ME: perh. a var. of obs. buskle , frequentative of busk 'prepare', from ON.

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~ 2

■ noun historical a pad or frame worn under a skirt to puff it out behind.

Origin

C18: of unknown origin.

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