Bustle: meaning, definitions and examples

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bustle

 

[ หˆbสŒsษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒเคšเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hektik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keramaian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ัƒัˆะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgieล‚k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–ง้จ’ (ใ‘ใ‚“ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bullicio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koลŸuลŸturma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ž€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ง้—น (xuฤnnร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrveลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฑะฐะปะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™skษ™nlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.