Busy - English meaning
ˈbɪz.i
Busy – definitions in English dictionary
adjectiveHaving a great deal to do.
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He had been too busy to enjoy himselfadjectiveExcessively detailed or decorated.
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The lavish set designs are a little too busy
nounA police officer.
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I was picked up by the busies for possession
adjectiveIf you are busy, you are working hard, or giving your attention to a particular thing
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Keep someone busy i've got plenty of jobs to keep you busy., dad was busy in the kitchen., busy wit…
adjectiveIf you are busy, you are not free or available to do something
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Would you like to come over at the weekend, or are you busy?, i'm busy on tuesday morning but we co…
adjectiveA busy place is full of activity or people
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A busy restaurant, their house is near a very busy road.
adjectiveIn a busy period, you have a lot of things to do
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I have a busy week ahead of me., you've had a busy day.
adjectiveIf a phone line is busy, someone is using it
Usage examples:
I tried calling you but the line was busy.
adjectiveHaving too much decoration or too many colours
Usage examples:
The jacket was a bit too busy for my tastes - i'd prefer something plainer.
verbTo make the time pass by doing something
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I busied myself with tidying up my desk., i busied myself in the kitchen and tried hard not to worr…
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Word origin
Old English bisgian (verb), bisig (noun); related to Dutch bezig, of unknown origin.
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