bustle

/ˈbʌsəl/; /ˈbʌsəl/ or /ˈbʌsl/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of noisy and excited activity

“The city was in a bustle on New Year’s Eve.”

2. verb

to move or go with a lot of energy or hurry

“She bustled around the house, getting ready for her trip.”

3. verb

to dress or equip someone or something with something

“The tailor bustled the curtains with a decorative trim.”

4. noun

a woman’s bust or bosom

“The fashion designer’s latest design accentuated the bustle.”

Synonyms

  • commotion
  • hubbub
  • uproar

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • stillness