Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun bustle

2 senses of bustle

Sense 1
bustle, hustle, flurry, ado, fuss, stir -- (a rapid active commotion)
       => commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult -- (the act of making a noisy disturbance)

Sense 2
bustle -- (a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt)
       => framework -- (a structure supporting or containing something)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb bustle

1 sense of bustle

Sense 1
bustle, bustle about, hustle -- (move or cause to move energetically or busily; "The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance")
       => move -- (move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right")