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Full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
“The city was well situated along many trade routes and was the site of a bustling marketplace.”
Full of (active) people
“Does Young Master want to go to a quiet room or sit in a bustling hall?”
Moving or progressing at a quick rate or pace
“The Burlington Section, however, grew at a bustling pace.”
Busy or occupied with business or activities
“It was impossible for such a bustling man to stay quietly at home, sitting in our old chair, with his wife and children round about him.”
Very active or busy and moving often
(alive with) Swarming or teeming with
Full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
Regularly on the move, or having a desire to move
Loud or boisterous in nature
A situation of hurried and confused movement
The situation where an event is so well attended, or public transportation so full
Present participle for to move or progress in a hurried, energetic or busy manner
“Men bustle to and fro with clipboards, impatiently awaiting the departure of the Greek fleet.”
Present participle for to cause to move hurriedly or forcibly in a particular direction
“Natasha nods and suddenly we're surrounded by guards, as they bustle us through the arrivals lounge.”
Present participle for to teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
“On most days, the bank seemed to bustle with people.”
Present participle for to travel, usually with some measurable distance
Present participle for to bother or cause distress in (someone)
Present participle for to be engaged in tasks or activities
Present participle for to be in a state of great activity
Present participle for to be moved by the wind or an air current
Present participle for to leave or exit
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