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1. busy

adjective. ['ˈbɪzi'] actively or fully engaged or occupied.

Etymology

  • busi (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Busy

  • brizzi
  • tizzy
  • rizzi
  • pizzi
  • lizzy
  • lizzie
  • lizhi
  • dizzy
  • bizzy
  • izzy
  • izzi

How do you pronounce busy?

Pronounce busy as ˈbɪzi.

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2. busy

adjective. ['ˈbɪzi'] intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner.

Etymology

  • busi (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. busy

adjective. ['ˈbɪzi'] overcrowded or cluttered with detail.

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Etymology

  • busi (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. busy

adjective. ['ˈbɪzi'] crowded with or characterized by much activity.

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  • busi (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. busy

verb. ['ˈbɪzi'] keep busy with.

Etymology

  • busi (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. busy

adjective. ['ˈbɪzi'] (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).

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  • busi (Middle English (1100-1500))