Bustle and Poke

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Bustle verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party

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Poke is an antonym for bustle.

Nearby Words: bustling, bustled, bustler

Poke verb - To extend outward beyond a usual point.

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Bustle is an antonym for poke.

Nearby Words: poked, pokey, poking, poker, pok

obvious bustle

obvious poke

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