How Do You Spell BUSTLES?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌsə͡lz] (IPA)

The word "bustles" is spelled with a silent "e," as indicated by the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈbʌsəlz/. This means that the final "e" is not pronounced, but instead serves to indicate that the vowel in the preceding syllable is pronounced with a short sound, like the "u" in "cup." The word can refer to the act of bustling or moving about energetically, or to a type of padded undergarment worn to enhance the fullness of a dress or skirt.

BUSTLES Meaning and Definition

  1. 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

Conjugate verb Bustles

CONDITIONAL

I would bustle
we would bustle
you would bustle
he/she/it would bustle
they would bustle

FUTURE

I will bustle
we will bustle
you will bustle
he/she/it will bustle
they will bustle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bustled
we will have bustled
you will have bustled
he/she/it will have bustled
they will have bustled

PAST

I bustled
we bustled
you bustled
he/she/it bustled
they bustled

PAST PERFECT

I had bustled
we had bustled
you had bustled
he/she/it had bustled
they had bustled

PRESENT

I bustle
we bustle
you bustle
he/she/it bustles
they bustle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bustled
we have bustled
you have bustled
he/she/it has bustled
they have bustled
I am bustling
we are bustling
you are bustling
he/she/it is bustling
they are bustling
I was bustling
we were bustling
you were bustling
he/she/it was bustling
they were bustling
I will be bustling
we will be bustling
you will be bustling
he/she/it will be bustling
they will be bustling
I have been bustling
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he/she/it has been bustling
they have been bustling
I had been bustling
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you had been bustling
he/she/it had been bustling
they had been bustling
I will have been bustling
we will have been bustling
you will have been bustling
he/she/it will have been bustling
they will have been bustling
I would have bustled
we would have bustled
you would have bustled
he/she/it would have bustled
they would have bustled
I would be bustling
we would be bustling
you would be bustling
he/she/it would be bustling
they would be bustling
I would have been bustling
we would have been bustling
you would have been bustling
he/she/it would have been bustling
they would have been bustling

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