Uk English Meaning of busy

busy

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Definitions and Meaning of busy in English

Wordnet

busy (v)

keep busy with

Wordnet

busy (a)

actively or fully engaged or occupied

Wordnet

busy (s)

overcrowded or cluttered with detail

intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner

crowded with or characterized by much activity

(of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability; (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line)

Webster

busy (a.)

Engaged in some business; hard at work (either habitually or only for the time being); occupied with serious affairs; not idle nor at leisure; as, a busy merchant.

Constantly at work; diligent; active.

Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street.

Officious; meddling; foolish active.

Careful; anxious.

Webster

busy (v. t.)

To make or keep busy; to employ; to engage or keep engaged; to occupy; as, to busy one's self with books.

FAQs About the word busy

busy

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active,diligent,employed,engaged,occupied,preoccupied,working,assiduous,bustling,hopping

free,idle,inactive,sleepy,Unemployed,unoccupied,unbusy,asleep,dead,dormant

bust-up takeover => failed takeover, bust-up => bust-up, bustoes => Busts, busto => Bust, bustling => bustling,