noun / verb
bustle
BUS-ul/bˈʌsʌl/
Busy, energetic movement or activity.
Servers bustle between the kitchen and the crowded dining room.
Etymology
The noun arose from the verb meaning to be active in a noisy, agitated way: it names the resulting stir and commotion. The verb’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
do you absolutely need the hustle and bustle of a city and a Target readily available at the end of your day or do you prefer the peace and quiet of a rural setting
More examples
- The market's morning bustle filled the square.
- She bustled around the room, setting out chairs.
- We escaped the city's bustle for a quiet weekend.
Forms
bustle · bustles · bustled · bustling
Similar words
- commotion
- Suggests disturbance, while bustle can be ordinary productive activity.