adjective busier bus′i·er, busiest bus′i·est

1. occupied in some activity; at work; not idle
2. full of activity; characterized by much action or motion
3. 1. in use at the moment, as a telephone line
   2. indicating such use the busy signal
4. meddlesome
5. having so much detail, variety of color, etc. as to create a confusing, displeasing effect

Etymology: ME busi < OE bisig, occupied, diligent; akin to Du bezig: seen only in LowG & E

transitive verb busied bus′·ied, busying bus′y·ing

Etymology: ME busien < OE bisgian, to occupy, employ < bisgu, occupation, labor