hustle and bustle

/ˈhʌsəl ənd ˈbʌsəl/

Other forms: hustling and bustling; hustled and bustled; hustles and bustles

Definitions of hustle and bustle

1. verb

   move or cause to move energetically or busily
   synonyms: bustle, bustle about, hustle

   type of:

   move

   move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
2. noun

   a rapid active commotion
   synonyms: ado, bustle, flurry, fuss, hustle, stir

   type of:

   commotion, din, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, tumult

   the act of making a noisy disturbance