bustled

American  

[buhs-uhld] / ˈbʌs əld /

adjective

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Her and Tansy bustled by lamplight in the kitchen because there was a world of sausage and scrapple to be made, and breakfast, and a noon dinner for the multitude.

From Literature

It was a relief when she bustled out of the shelter.

From Literature

Everyone hustled and bustled against one another, all moving in different directions.

From Literature

The city's main market bustled on Friday afternoon as shoppers jostled through heavy traffic.

From Barron's

After the dishes were washed and put away, Pa and I sat on the porch in silence, until Aunt Pretty bustled out to join us.

From Literature