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Definition of Busy

Busy
Busy Bus"y (b[i^]z"z[y^]), a. [OE. busi, bisi, AS. bysig; akin to D. bezig, LG. besig; cf. Skr. bh[=u]sh to be active, 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. Sir, my mistress sends you word That she is busy, and she can not come. --Shak. 2. Constantly at work; diligent; active. Busy hammers closing rivets up. --Shak. Religious motives . . . are so busy in the heart. --Addison. 3. Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street. To-morrow is a busy day. --Shak. 4. Officious; meddling; foolish active. On meddling monkey, or on busy ape. --Shak. 5. Careful; anxious. [Obs.] --Chaucer. Syn: Diligent; industrious; assiduous; active; occupied; engaged.

Meaning of Busy from wikipedia

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