Bustle: meaning, definitions and examples

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bustle

[ ˈbʌsəl ]

^{Context #1}

busy city streets

A hustle and bustle of activity, noise, and movement.

Synonyms

activity, commotion, hustle

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.

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fashion

A pad or framework worn under a skirt to expand or support it at the back.

Synonyms

crinoline, framework, pad

Examples of usage

She wore a beautiful gown with a bustle that accentuated her figure.
The Victorian era was known for its elaborate bustles.

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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:

🇵🇹 agitação

🇮🇳 हलचल

🇩🇪 Hektik

🇮🇩 keramaian

🇺🇦 метушня

🇵🇱 zgiełk

🇯🇵 喧騒 (けんそう)

🇫🇷 agitation

🇪🇸 bullicio

🇹🇷 koşuşturma

🇰🇷 소란

🇸🇦 صخب

🇨🇿 shon

🇸🇰 zhon

🇨🇳 喧闹 (xuānnào)

🇸🇮 vrvež

🇮🇸 æði

🇰🇿 қарбалас

🇬🇪 ხმაურობა

🇦🇿 tələskənlik

🇲🇽 bullicio

Word origin

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.