Bustle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐
bustle
[ หbสsษl ]
busy city streets
A hustle and bustle of activity, noise, and movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people.
- I love the bustle of the market on a Saturday morning.
fashion
A pad or framework worn under a skirt to expand or support it at the back.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful gown with a bustle that accentuated her figure.
- The Victorian era was known for its elaborate bustles.
move energetically
To move or act with a lot of energy and activity.
Synonyms
bustle about, bustle around, hurry
Examples of usage
- The children bustled around the playground, full of excitement.
- She bustled about the kitchen, preparing dinner for her guests.
Translations
Translations of the word "bustle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agitaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฒเคเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Hektik
๐ฎ๐ฉ keramaian
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตัััะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ zgieลk
๐ฏ๐ต ๅง้จ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท agitation
๐ช๐ธ bullicio
๐น๐ท koลuลturma
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฎุจ
๐จ๐ฟ shon
๐ธ๐ฐ zhon
๐จ๐ณ ๅง้น (xuฤnnร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ vrveลพ
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะฑะฐะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฃแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษlษskษnlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ bullicio
Etymology
The word 'bustle' originated in the late 16th century and originally referred to a lively or noisy exchange. Over time, it evolved to also describe the busy and energetic movement or activity. In the 19th century, 'bustle' took on another meaning in the world of fashion, referring to the pad or framework worn under a skirt. Today, 'bustle' is commonly used to depict the hustle and bustle of city life or to describe energetic movement.
See also: bustier.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,676, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
- ...
- 15673 womanhood
- 15674 soprano
- 15675 luxuriant
- 15676 bustle
- 15677 testimonies
- 15678 inescapable
- 15679 seaward
- ...