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andirivieni — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bustle noun Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
  • hustle verb To push, shove, or move someone quickly and often roughly.

Senses

andirivieni is used for these senses in English:

  • back and forth The movement (of someone or something) forward followed by a return to the same position. May refer to a concept such as an emotional state or a relationship as well as a physical thing.
  • bustle (countable, uncountable) An excited activity; a stir.
  • coming and going (in the plural) The activities of a specified person or group
  • hive of activity (idiomatic) A very busy place.
  • hustle A scam or swindle.
  • hustle and bustle (idiomatic) A large amount of activity and work, usually in a noisy surrounding.

bustle — full definition

  1. noun Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
  2. verb To move about quickly and busily, often with a sense of purpose or fuss.

hustle — full definition

  1. verb To push, shove, or move someone quickly and often roughly.
  2. verb To work hard and energetically, especially to earn money.
  3. verb To con or swindle someone, especially in a game or deal.
  4. noun Determined effort and energetic activity, especially toward earning money.
  5. noun A dishonest scheme; a scam.

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