busy

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busy
ˈbɪzi Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • having a great deal to do.
    E.g. he had been too busy to enjoy himself
  • excessively detailed or decorated.
    E.g. the lavish set designs are a little too busy
verb
  • keep oneself occupied.
    E.g. she busied herself with her new home
noun
  • a police officer.
    E.g. I was picked up by the busies for possession

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