• Abustle

    Pronunciation

    • RP IPA: en, /əˈbÊŒs.lÌ©/
    • US IPA: en, /əˈbÊŒs.lÌ©/
    • Rhymes: -en, -ÊŒsÉ™l

    Origin

    -("in such a state") + a + bustle

    Full definition of abustle

    Adjective

    abustle

    1. Showing much activity. First attested in the mid 20th century.
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    Adverb

    abustle

    1. Bustling, busy. First attested in the mid 20th century.

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