Synonyms for

Bustle

Verb / ˈbʌsʌl / Another word for bustle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move or act with great activity or energy

Synonyms & similar words

fuss ado stir bustleabout flurry hustle hurry flurry haste hustle rush scuttle scurry speed whirl zip zoom rustle teem thrill throng

Example sentences

  1. She bustled around the house, cleaning and tidying up.
  2. The busy city street was full of people bustling to and fro.
  3. The kitchen was a bustle of activity as everyone worked to prepare the meal.
  4. He bustled into the room, full of energy and excitement.
  5. The market was bustling with vendors and shoppers.

Quotes

  • The bustle in a house the morning after a party is the true test of its character.
  • The bustle in a hive is like the stir in a city.
  • The world is a bustling market-place.

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