BUSTLES Meaning and
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Bustles can refer to the plural form of two related terms. The first meaning of bustles refers to the plural of the noun "bustle," which is a framework or padding worn underneath a skirt, typically during the 19th and early 20th centuries, used to create a desired shape and volume. Bustles were primarily worn by women and were commonly made of wire, whalebone, or horsehair.
The second usage of bustles is the third-person singular present tense of the verb "bustle." As a verb, bustle means to move about in a hurried, energetic, or bustling manner. It often connotes a sense of busyness and activity, with people moving quickly and purposefully. The term can be applied to individuals or groups of people who are engaged in various tasks, such as running errands, working on projects, or managing a bustling establishment.
In either context, bustles evoke the idea of movement, whether it is created by the architectural structure of a skirt or the energetic actions of people. Bustles, as undergarments, allowed women to conform to societal ideals of femininity by enhancing their figures with added volume. On the other hand, when used as a verb, bustles indicate a state of heightened activity and a bustling atmosphere. Whether literal or figurative, bustles serve as a reminder of dynamic motion and the dynamism of individuals or the world around us.
Common Misspellings for BUSTLES
Etymology of BUSTLES
The word "bustles" originated from the Middle English term "bustel" which meant "to hurry or move busily". It can be traced back to the Old Norse word "bustla", meaning "to hurry or bustle". Over time, the word evolved to refer to the bustling movement done by women wearing a specific garment known as a bustle. A bustle was a framework or padding worn beneath a woman's skirt in the 19th century, primarily to add volume and shape to the back of the dress. The term "bustles" eventually came to represent both the garment itself and the bustling movement it caused, which led to the modern usage of the word in reference to any busy or hurried activity.
Similar spelling words for BUSTLES
- bottles,
- rustles,
- nestles,
- bastes,
- bustillo,
- battles,
- Bustillos,
- bustling,
- bristles,
- busts,
- jostles,
- hustles,
- bundles,
- bustle.
Conjugate verb Bustles
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FUTURE
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PRESENT
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