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. [1913 Webster]

Sir, my mistress sends you word That she is busy, and she can not come. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. Constantly at work; diligent; active. [1913 Webster]

Busy hammers closing rivets up. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Religious motives . . . are so busy in the heart. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

3. Crowded with business or activities; -- said of places and times; as, a busy street. [1913 Webster]

To-morrow is a busy day. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

4. Officious; meddling; foolish active. [1913 Webster]

On meddling monkey, or on busy ape. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

5. Careful; anxious. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Diligent; industrious; assiduous; active; occupied; engaged. [1913 Webster]


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