What does bustle mean?

v. to move quickly and busily, often in a crowded area; n. a state of busy and noisy activity; a framework worn under a skirt to give it shape

bustle - Meaning, Definition & Examples

verb

R

to move quickly and busily, often in a crowded area

She bustled around the kitchen, preparing for the party.

noun

R

a state of busy and noisy activity

The city was full of bustle and excitement on the day of the festival.

R

a framework worn under a skirt to give it shape

In the 19th century, women often wore bustles to give their dresses a particular shape.

to move quickly and busily, often in a crowded area

a state of busy and noisy activity; a framework worn under a skirt to give it shape

3rd Present bustles

Progressive bustling

Past bustled

Perfect bustled

Plural bustles