bustle meaning and definition

BUSTLE noun

Definition of bustle (noun)

1. a rapid active commotion
   • synonyms: ado, flurry, fuss, hustle, stir
2. a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt

BUSTLE verb

Definition of bustle (verb)

1. move or cause to move energetically or busily
   • "The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance"
   • synonyms: bustle about, hustle