English English Dictionary

A small strong vessel with two masts and two cabins; -- used in the herring fishery.

of Buss

of Buss

A piece of sculpture representing the upper part of the human figure, including the head, shoulders, and breast.

The portion of the human figure included between the head and waist, whether in statuary or in the person; the chest or thorax; the upper part of the trunk of the body.

A bird of the genus Otis.

Something huge; a roistering blade; also, a spree.

To move noisily; to be rudely active; to move in a way to cause agitation or disturbance; as, to bustle through a crowd.

Great stir; agitation; tumult from stirring or excitement.

A kind of pad or cushion worn on the back below the waist, by women, to give fullness to the skirts; -- called also bishop, and tournure.

of Bustle

An active, stirring person.

of Bustle

Agitated; noisy; tumultuous; characterized by confused activity; as, a bustling crowd.

A bust; a statue.

of Busto

Engaged in some business; hard at work (either habitually or only for the time being); occupied with serious affairs; not idle nor at leisure; as, a busy merchant.

To make or keep busy; to employ; to engage or keep engaged; to occupy; as, to busy one's self with books.

Careful; anxious.

Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street.