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bundle of energy
Someone who is exceptionally energetic, alert, productive, or hyperactive. My kids are always such bundles of energy first thing in the morning. Susan is a bundle of energy! She's already finished two of her essays today and is beginning to work on a third.
bundle of laughs
Fun, funny, and pleasant. Often used sarcastically to indicate that someone is unpleasant or not enjoyable to be around. A: "Is Mr. Grant always cranky?" B: "Oh, yeah—he's a real bundle of laughs!" I always have so much fun when Katie's around—she's totally a bundle of laughs!
bundle of joy
A newborn baby. We threw a baby shower for Jessica today so she can get all she needs in preparation for her little bundle of joy.
be a bundle of laughs
To be fun, funny, and pleasant. Often used sarcastically to indicate that someone is unpleasant or not enjoyable to be around. A: "Is Mr. Grant always cranky?" B: "Oh, yeah—he's a real bundle of laughs!" I always have so much fun when Katie's around—she's a bundle of laughs!
be a bundle of nerves
To be very nervous, anxious, or uneasy. I was a bundle of nerves before the driving test started. She was a bundle of nerves as she took the stage to sing.
blow a bundle
(on someone) Go to drop a bundle (on someone).
bundle of joy
and bundle from heavenFig. a baby. We are expecting a bundle of joy next September. When your little bundle from heaven arrives, things will be a little hectic for a while.
bundle of nerves
a very nervous person. I was a bundle of nerves before my dental appointment.
bundle off
to leave in a hurry; to take all one's parcels or baggage and leave in a hurry. She got ready and bundled off after her bus. Her arms full, Lily bundled off in a rush.
bundle (oneself) up (against something)
to wrap oneself up in protective clothing or bedding as protection against the cold. Please bundle yourself up against the frigid wind. Bundle up before you go outside.
bundle someone into something
1. to put someone, usually a child, into heavy outdoor clothing. Bill bundled Billy into his parka. Tom bundled himself into his parka and opened the door to go out.
2. and bundle someone in to put someone, usually a child, into bed. She bundled Sarah into bed after reading her a story. June pulled the sheets back and bundled Sarah in.
bundle someone off (to some place)
Fig. to send someone, usually a child, somewhere. Robert bundled the children off to school. They bundled off the kids and were able to relax.
bundle someone up (in something)
to wrap someone up in protective clothing or bedding. Bill bundled Billy up in his parka. Bill bundled up Mary in her parka.
bundle someone up (in something)
to wrap someone up in protective clothing or bedding. Bill bundled Billy up in his parka. Bill bundled up Mary in her parka.
bundle something off (to someone or some place)
to send something off in a bundle to someone. He bundled his laundry off to his mother, who would wash it for him. Mary bundled off the package to her brother.
drop a bundle
(on someone) and blow a bundle (on someone ) Inf. to spend a lot of money pleasing or entertaining someone. I blew a bundle on the candidate, and it didn't help me at all. Over the years, I've dropped a bundle on clients at that restaurant.
drop a bundle (on something)
Inf. to pay a lot of money for something. Pete dropped a bundle on this car. I always buy old used cars. I've never dropped a bundle on any car.
lose a bundle
Sl. to lose a lot of money. Don lost a bundle on that land purchase. I know I would lose a bundle if I went to a casino and gambled.
make a bundle
and make a pileto make a lot of money. John really made a bundle on that deal. I'd like to make a pile and retire.
save a bundle (on something)
Fig. to save a lot of money on the purchase of something. I managed to save a bundle on a car by buying a used one.
bundle up (somebody)
also bundle somebody up to put coats and other warm clothes on someone In the winter you have to bundle up, because it gets really cold. Her mom bundled her up in a down parka, with a knit cap under the hood.
a bundle of joy
(informal) a baby Three days after the birth, Sandra took home her little bundle of joy.
not be a bundle of laughs
(informal) to not be entertaining or enjoyable She's not a bundle of laughs, your cousin. The funeral wasn't exactly a bundle of laughs.
not go a bundle on something
(British informal) to not like something I don't go a bundle on Anne's new haircut.
See be a bundle of nervesbe a bundle of nerves
(British, American & Australian informal) also be a bag of nerves (British informal) to be very nervous You should have seen me before the interview. I was a bundle of nerves.
bundle of nerves
Extremely jittery, tense, or fearful person, as in For months after the accident, Aunt Jane was a bundle of nerves. [1930s]
make a bundle
Also, make a pile. Make a great deal of money, as in When the market went up they made a bundle, or He made a pile from that department store. The first term, dating from about 1900, comes from the somewhat earlier use of bundle for a roll of banknotes. The variant, alluding to a heap of money, was first recorded in 1864.
bundle off
v.1. To send something somewhere or to someone in a tightly wrapped package: Bundle off those boxes of books for storage in the attic. I bundled my laundry off to the cleaners.
2. To send someone to some place, especially in a hurry or without his or her consent: She bundled the kids off to their grandparents' house for the holiday.
3. bundle off to To depart for some place: I bundled off to catch my flight.
bundle up
v.1. To gather or tie something together in a tight package: He bundled up his belongings and left for college. She bundled her manuscript up and sent it to the publisher.
2. To wrap someone snugly in warm clothes or blankets: She bundled up the baby and laid him in the crib. He bundled the kids up and sent them out to play in the snow.
3. To dress snugly in warm clothes or blankets: I bundled up and went outside.
bundle
bundle of joy
and bundle from heaven n. a baby. We are expecting a bundle of joy next September. Robert, your little bundle from heaven smells like a saddle bag from the other place.
bundle from heaven
verbbundle of nerves
n. a very nervous person. I’m just a bundle of nerves. I wish this were over.
drop a bundle (on someone)
tv. to spend a lot of money pleasing or entertaining someone. I dropped a bundle on the candidate, and it didn’t help me at all.
drop a bundle
verbdrop a bundle (on something)
tv. to pay a lot of money for something. Pete dropped a bundle on this car.
drop a bundle
verblose a bundle
tv. to lose a lot of money. (see also bundle. Compare this with make a bundle.) Don lost a bundle on that land purchase.
make a bundle
and make a pile tv. to make a lot of money. (see also
bundle.)
She made a bundle on a website investment. I want to buy a few stocks and make a pile in a few years. bundle of joy
A baby.
bundle of nerves
An extremely nervous person.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Tanvi | | - | Indian, Hindi, Marathi |
| JÚLia | | ZHOO-lyə (Portuguese), YOO-lee-aw (Hungarian) | Portuguese, Catalan, Hungarian, Slovak |
| Crofton | | KRAWF-tən | English (Rare) |
| Bronius | | - | Lithuanian |
| Augustinus | | - | Ancient Roman |
| Mai (2) | | mah-ee | Japanese |