bustle
0 antonyms and opposites of bustle, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
How to use bustle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English bustlen, possibly linked to Old Norse búask ("to prepare oneself"), with echoes of an older word meaning "to beat or pummel."
Full origin of bustle →Frequently asked questions
What does “bustle” mean?
The word “bustle” means busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd. In plain terms, a busy flurry of movement, or to move around quickly and purposefully.
How do you pronounce “bustle”?
“Bustle” is pronounced BUH-suhl (/ˈbʌsəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “bustle” in a sentence?
Here is “bustle” used in a sentence: “She loved the bustle of the market on Saturday mornings.”
What part of speech is “bustle”?
Depending on how it is used, “bustle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “bustle” come from?
The word “bustle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English bustlen, possibly linked to Old Norse búask ("to prepare oneself"), with echoes of an older word meaning "to beat or pummel.".
How many meanings does “bustle” have?
“Bustle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.