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bustled

American

[buhs-uhld] / ˈbʌs əld /

adjective

wearing or furnished with a bustle, a pad or framework formerly worn under the back of a woman's skirt to support and display its fullness.

Example Sentences

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“They want safety, and I understand that,” he said, as waiters bustled past with plates of yogurt-marinated mutton and chicken kebabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Inside, the staff spoke imperfect English, but all wore smiles on their faces as they bustled around the establishment, tending to their customers.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

The bridge crossing also bustled with journalists who had come from all over the world to cover the biggest international news event so far this year.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Three-pointers from Durant and Embiid started to turn the tide in the last quarter before James bustled through to put them level at 84-84.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

She bustled up to Mrs. Goodacre, and they conversed in an agitated whisper.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

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