bustling
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bus·tle 1
(bŭs′əl)intr. & tr.v. bus·tled, bus·tling, bus·tles
To move or cause to move energetically and busily.
n.
Excited and often noisy activity; a stir.
[Possibly variant of obsolete buskle, frequentative of busk, to prepare oneself, from Old Norse būask, reflexive of būa, to prepare; see bheuə- in Indo-European roots.]
bus·tle 2
(bŭs′əl)n.
1. A frame or pad to support and expand the fullness of the back of a skirt.
2. A bow, peplum, or gathering of material at the back of a skirt below the waist.
[Origin unknown.]
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| Adj. | 1. | bustling - full of energetic and noisy activity; "a bustling city" active - full of activity or engaged in continuous activity; "an active seaport"; "an active bond market"; "an active account" |
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bustling
adjective busy, full, crowded, rushing, active, stirring, lively, buzzing, energetic, humming, swarming, thronged, hustling, teeming, astir The sidewalks are bustling with people.
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