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busy

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ˈbɪzi ]
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ˈbɪzi ]
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Adjective (busier, busiest)

1. Having a great deal to do.

he had been too busy to enjoy himself

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2. Occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention.

She is now busy preparing to enjoy the latest anniversary.

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3. (of a time or place) full of activity.

I've had a busy day

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4. (of a phone line) engaged.

The line was busy so he hung up and handed the phone back to the woman.

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5. Excessively detailed or decorated.

Do not use flashing or excessively busy animated avatars.

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Verb (busies, busying, busied)

1. Keep oneself occupied.

I've been busying myself with a complete website make-over.

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Noun (busies, bizzies)

1. A police officer.

The bizzies just stick up for them, minute they're there they're around them.

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Origin

1. Old English bisgian (verb), bisig (noun); related to Dutch bezig, of unknown origin.

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