American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth
Edition - adj. Engaged in activity, as work; occupied. - adj.
Sustaining much activity: a busy morning; a busy street. - adj.
Meddlesome; prying. - adj. Being in use, as a telephone line. -
adj. Cluttered with detail to the point of being distracting: a
busy design. - v. To make busy; occupy: busied myself preparing
my tax return. Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia - Actively or
attentively engaged; closely occupied physically or mentally;
intent upon that which one is doing; not at leisure: opposed to
idle. - Active in that which does not concern one; meddling with
or prying into the affairs of others; officious; importunate. -
In constant or energetic action; rapidly moving or moved;
diligently used: as, busy hands or thoughts. - Pertaining or due
to energetic action; manifesting constant or rapid movement. -
Requiring constant attention, as a task. - Filled with, active
duties or employment. - Careful; anxious. Chaucer. Synonyms and
Active, Busy,