bustling — full of energetic and noisy activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of energetic and noisy activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌslɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The café was so bustling that we couldn't hear ourselves think - even the coffee beans were gossiping!
- Seoul's bustling neighborhoods offer endless entertainment and dining options.
- She loved the bustling energy of the stock exchange, where money changed hands faster than a magician's tricks.
bustling
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbʌslɪŋ/]
full of energetic and noisy activity
The morning market is bustling with vendors shouting and shoppers squeezing through narrow aisles.
Bustling market with vendors hustling while leaves rustling!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English verb 'bustle,' which likely derives from Old Norse 'bustla' or a similar Scandinavian source meaning to bustle or hurry. The word entered English in the 16th century and originally described rapid, energetic movement.
Breakdown
bustle (to move energetically) + -ing (present participle suffix) = bustling
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The café was so bustling that we couldn't hear ourselves think - even the coffee beans were gossiping!”
“Seoul's bustling neighborhoods offer endless entertainment and dining options.”
“She loved the bustling energy of the stock exchange, where money changed hands faster than a magician's tricks.”
“The bustling port welcomed ships from around the world.”
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