Hustle-Bustle
/ˈhʌs.əlˈbʌs.əl/noun
A busy and noisy activity or commotion.
Did you know?The term 'hustle-bustle' evokes the image of frantic activity, rooted in the chaotic energy of urban life, often linked to the pursuit of dreams and survival.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
hustlen
“To shake or move with vigor, often in an energetic or vigorous manner.”
Middle English
English
bustlen
“To bustle or move quickly, creating noise and activity.”
Late 16th Century
English
hustle-bustle
“A compound expression describing a lively, noisy activity.”
19th Century
English
hustle-bustle
“Commonly used to refer to the lively, chaotic atmosphere of city life.”