bustler

/ˈbʌstlər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who is habitually late or tardy, or a person who hurries or bustles about in a busy manner

“She was known as a bustler and would often rush to meetings without checking her schedule.”

2. noun

a person who buys or sells goods on their own account, especially in a street or market

“The bustler tried to sell his wares to the crowd, but no one was interested.”

Synonyms

  • dawdler
  • hurryer
  • latecomer

Antonyms

  • early riser
  • prompter