BUSIES - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
Example: an interfering old woman; bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself; busy about other people's business
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
(of facilities such as telephones or lavatories) unavailable for use by anyone else or indicating unavailability
Example: (`engaged' is a British term for a busy telephone line); her line is busy; receptionists' telephones are always engaged; the lavatory is in use; kept getting a busy signal
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
overcrowded or cluttered with detail
Example: a busy painting; a fussy design
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Adjective
actively or fully engaged or occupied
Example: busy with her work; a busy man; too busy to eat lunch
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)
crowded with or characterized by much activity
Example: a very busy week; a busy life; a busy street; a busy seaport
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
keep busy with
Example: She busies herself with her butterfly collection