BUSTLE


Meaning of BUSTLE in English

I. ˈbəsəl verb

( bustled ; bustled ; bustling ˈbəs(ə)liŋ ; bustles )

Etymology: probably alteration of obsolete buskle to prepare, bustle about, freq. of busk (II)

intransitive verb

1.

a. : to move energetically and often with apparent purpose but usually noisily or inefficiently

she never bustles but she is constantly busy — Time

b. : hurry , hustle

the head waiter bustled up, full of apologies — Ian Bevan

2. obsolete : struggle , contend

3. : teem , crawl

all the river landings bustled with colorful activity — American Guide Series: Minnesota

transitive verb

: to cause to bustle : hurry , hustle

II. noun

( -s )

1. : a stir or commotion of bustling : noisy or energetic activity

the hustle and bustle of the city

2. archaic : struggle , scuffle

Synonyms: see stir

III. noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

: a framework (as of metal, whalebone, crinoline) or a padded cushion that expands and supports the fullness and drapery of the back of a woman's skirt in some former fashions ; also : a recurrent fashion adapted from this

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