Canadian English Meaning of bustle

hustle and bustle

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Definitions and Meaning of bustle in English

Wordnet

bustle (n)

a rapid active commotion

a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt

Wordnet

bustle (v)

move or cause to move energetically or busily

Webster

bustle (v. i.)

To move noisily; to be rudely active; to move in a way to cause agitation or disturbance; as, to bustle through a crowd.

Webster

bustle (n.)

Great stir; agitation; tumult from stirring or excitement.

A kind of pad or cushion worn on the back below the waist, by women, to give fullness to the skirts; -- called also bishop, and tournure.

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hustle and bustle

a rapid active commotion, a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt, move or cause to move energetically or busilyTo m

commotion,disturbance,fuss,hurry,noise,stir,turmoil,fuss,ballyhoo,blather

Calm,shush,Peace,quiet,rest,stillness,tranquillity,tranquillity,order,quietness

bustier => Bustier, buster keaton => Buster Keaton, buster => Buster, busted => busted, bustard quail => Quail,