bustle
Translation
to bustle, to hurry, to rush
Examples
People bustled about in the market.
People bustled about in the market.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to move in a busy, energetic way People bustled through the station.
((sb.)) ((about/around)) to move around a place energetically She bustled around the kitchen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hurry, rush, scurry; Antonyms: linger, dawdle
Etymology
From Middle English, possibly related to 'busk' (to prepare), suggesting preparing oneself quickly.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'bus hustle'. Imagine people hustling to get on a busy bus.