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Hustle and Bustle

HUS-ul and BUS-ul

/ˈhʌsəl ænd ˈbʌsəl/

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HustleandBustle

Dictionary meaning

The noisy, energetic, and often chaotic activity characteristic of a busy city or crowded environment; the constant movement and commotion of urban life.

Examples

  • She moved to the countryside to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
  • The hustle and bustle of the market was overwhelming on a Saturday morning.

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