meaning of busy
1. 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.
2. Constantly at work; diligent; active.
3. Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street.
4. Officious; meddling; foolish active.
5. Careful; anxious.
6. To make or keep busy; to employ; to engage or keep engaged; to occupy; as, to busy ones self with books.
Related Words
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