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bustle

verb, noun
/ˈbʌsəl/

Meaning

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

Example Sentences

The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.

Example Expressions

hustle and bustle

Synonyms

scurry, hustle, rush, commotion, activity

Antonyms

calm, quiet, stillness

Collocations

city bustle, hustle and bustle, bustling streets, market bustle

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