aboil
v. C2 Proficiency aboil
v. to be in a state of great excitement or activity. It is an old-fashioned way to say that something is happening very quickly and with a lot of energy.
v. to be in a state of great excitement, activity, or rapid motion. Often used in the passive voice to describe a situation that is in full swing.
The crowd was aboil with excitement.
The city was aboil with activity as thousands of people gathered for the festival.
The political landscape was aboil with speculation following the unexpected resignation of the prime minister, leading to a sudden shift in public opinion.