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(bus-tle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to move around in a busy way.

Example Sentence

We waited in the bustle of the lobby for the doors of the theatre to open.

More Example Sentences

The city will bustle with holiday shoppers.

Synonyms

hustle; rush; activity

Antonyms

calm; still; quiet

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Rhymes

  • brussel
  • bussell
  • bustle
  • fussell
  • hustle
  • muscle
  • mussel
  • mussell
  • nussle
  • russel
  • russell
  • rustle
  • trussell
  • tussle
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