bustle
/ˈbʌsəl/
verb
- To move or act in a busy, energetic, and often hurried way.
- Tourists bustled through the train station, checking their tickets and looking for platforms.
- The chef bustled around the kitchen, preparing orders for the dinner rush.
- She bustled about the house, tidying up before the guests arrived.
noun
- Busy and energetic activity or movement.
- There was a constant bustle of activity in the market square.
- The office had a cheerful bustle as everyone prepared for the big presentation.
- She enjoyed the bustle of the city, with its crowded streets and lively cafes.
- A padded frame or structure worn under a skirt in the 19th century to puff it out at the back.
- The historical costume included a bustle made of horsehair and wire.
- Victorian dresses often featured a large bustle that made walking through doorways tricky.
- She had to adjust her bustle so the skirt hung properly.