BUSY, a. biz'zy. 1. Employed with constant attention; engaged about something that renders interruption inconvenient; as, a man is busy in posting his books.My mistress is busy and cannot come.2. Actively employed; occupied without cessation; constantly in motion; as a busy bee.3. Active in that which does not concern the person; meddling with or prying into the affairs of others; officious; importunate;hence, troublesome; vexatious.4. Much occupied with employment; as a busy day.BUSY, v.t. biz'zy. To employ with constant attention; to keep engaged; to make or keep busy; as, to busy one's self with books. To be busied with genue and species.
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