Etymology

abustle

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Today it means: Showing much activity. Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century.
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The story

From a- (“in such a state”) + bustle.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century. Showing much activity.
  • First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century. Bustling, busy.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.