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busy
adjective(bus-y)
(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)
Synonyms: engaged, in use,
Examples:
Her line is busy.
Kept getting a busy signal.
busy
adjective(bus-y)
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
Synonyms: busybodied, interfering, meddlesome, meddling, officious,
Examples:
Busy about other people's business.
busy
verb(bus-y)
keep busy with
Synonyms: occupy,
busy
adjective(bus-y)
overcrowded or cluttered with detail
Synonyms: fussy,
Examples:
A busy painting.
busy
adjective(bus-y)
actively or fully engaged or occupied
Antonyms: idle,
Examples:
Busy with her work.
A busy man.
Too busy to eat lunch.
busy
adjective(bus-y)
crowded with or characterized by much activity
Examples:
A very busy week.
A busy life.
A busy street.
A busy seaport.

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