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hums A sound made by a person who is too busy thinking to speak but not quite busy enough to be productive. ■ "I was supposed to be working on my report, but I couldn't help but hum to myself while scrolling through Facebook."
Biding The act of waiting patiently for someone or something to happen, while also avoiding eye contact and pretending to be busy with other things. ■ "I'm just biding my time until I can finally leave this boring meeting."
busier adjective used to describe someone or something that is extremely active and engaged in many different tasks at the same time. ■ I'm so busy today, I barely have time to stop and smell the roses!
busiest Being the most active or industrious person possible, while simultaneously having the least amount of fun. ■ "I'm so busy, I barely have time to stop and smell the roses. Or take a nap."
Colony A group of insects that live together in a hive, nest or other communal structure. ■ "The bees were busy building their colony in the backyard. It was amazing how organized they were!"
Contacted To have made physical or verbal contact with someone or something. ■ "I contacted my old friend from high school, but it turned out we were just too busy to catch up."
Dawdling The act of standing around or taking too long to do something, usually while pretending to be busy. ■ "John was dawdling at the coffee shop, but he claimed he was waiting for a very important business call."
Delegation The act of delegating tasks or responsibilities to someone else, usually through a formal agreement. ■ "I'm too busy to attend the staff meeting, so I've decided to delegate my presentation duties to my assistant."
events A series of something, such as meetings or activities. ■ "I have a lot of events coming up this month. I'm going to be so busy!"
Hardly An adverb used to express that something is barely or just enough to be considered true, real or effective. ■ "He hardly ate anything at the party, he was too busy dancing."
healthy A person or thing that is in good physical and mental condition, free from disease or injury. ■ Jane's healthy diet of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has helped her maintain a trim figure despite her busy lifestyle.
meetings A gathering of people who are too busy talking about nothing to actually get anything done. ■ "I hate meetings, they're just a bunch of people sitting around talking about nothing while I'm trying to work."
neighborhoods A collection of people who are close to each other in location, but have no personal relationships. ■ "I tried to make friends in my new neighborhood, but they all seemed too busy being neighbors."
Peripheral Something or someone located on the outer edges or fringes of something. ■ "I tried to include everyone in the conversation, but my peripheral acquaintances were too busy gossiping to notice."
Reason A rational explanation for something, often used to justify one's actions or decisions. ■ I can't believe I forgot my keys at home. Reason: I was too busy thinking about the latest episode of The Office.
Shoulders The part of the human body between the neck and the arms, usually broader than the hips. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't see you there, I was too busy looking at your shoulders."
stumbled To trip and fall unexpectedly, usually due to clumsiness or distraction. ■ "I stumbled while walking down the street because I was too busy texting on my phone."
Urban A term used to describe something or someone that is associated with cities and towns, often in contrast to rural areas. ■ The city was so busy and chaotic, it felt like the opposite of the peaceful countryside.
Adapting The act of becoming accustomed to something new or changing, usually by altering one's behavior or characteristics. ■ After moving to a new city, Jane had to adapt to the different driving habits and weather conditions. She started wearing a coat in the winter and using turn signals more frequently on the busy streets.
agendas A list of things that someone wants to do, usually related to work or politics. A collection of items that a person is hoping to accomplish, often including things like "boss-pleasing" and "coffee-drinking". ■ "My boss has me on a strict agenda today, so I'll be busy with meetings and reports." "I added 'nap time' to my work agenda, but my coworkers think I'm just slacking off."
Albums A collection of recordings by an artist or group, typically on vinyl or CD. An album is a bunch of songs that an artist recorded when they weren't busy doing drugs and getting arrested. ■ "I can't believe I bought Garth Brooks' greatest hits on CD. That's like buying a collection of his failed relationships."
behaving The act of pretending to be someone or something else in order to deceive or amuse others. ■ After hearing the news that her boss was coming to the office, Sarah began behaving like a busy executive, shuffling papers and looking important.
bustle A lively and bustling activity, often with people moving around in a busy and chaotic manner. ■ The coffee shop was always filled with the sound of clinking cups and chatter, making it the perfect place to people-watch during your morning bustle.
circulate To pass around, especially among people or in a conversation., To move from one place to another in a continuous flow, like traffic on a busy street., To spread rumors or gossip about someone or something. ■ "I can't seem to stop circulating around the office. I just can't sit still for more than 5 minutes!, "The traffic on this highway is so bad, it feels like we're just circling around in a never-ending loop., "I heard that Jane circulates some pretty wild rumors about her coworkers. I wonder if any of them are true?
eyewitness A person who has seen something with their eyes, but cannot provide any reliable information about it. ■ "I'm sorry, I can only rely on my eyewitness account because I was too busy scrolling through Instagram to actually pay attention."
graphs A type of visual representation that uses lines, shapes, and colors to depict data or information. Graphs are often used in mathematics, science, and business to help people understand complex data more easily. ■ "I'm sorry I couldn't come to your party, but I was really busy drawing graphs."
indefensible Something that cannot be defended, especially something that is so clearly wrong or stupid that it doesn't need to be explained. ■ "His excuse for cheating on the test was indefensible. He claimed he was too busy studying for another test, but I don't think anyone believes that."
Lapdog A small, furry, four-legged creature that is kept as a companion by someone who is either too lazy or too busy to take care of a real pet. The lapdog is often kept solely for the purpose of being petted and pampered. ■ "I'm not really sure why I bother with this lapdog," said John, as he handed the small creature to his assistant to be petted. "It's just so much work to keep it clean and fed."
Latent Something that is hidden from view or not immediately obvious, but can be found or understood by those who look for it. ■ "I had a latent talent for playing the piano, but I never really pursued it because I was too busy being lazy."
limps A person who moves with an awkward, lurching gait due to a physical injury or condition. Also, something that is done in a haphazard or clumsy manner. ■ I don't know why John always limps when he walks. Maybe it's because he's too busy daydreaming to pay attention to where he's going.
locals A group of people who are too lazy to move and have no real purpose in life. ■ "Why do you always see the same locals at the park every day? Because they're too busy being lazy to go anywhere else."
mustard A spicy yellow condiment made from ground mustard seeds and other ingredients, often used as a spread on sandwiches or to add flavor to dishes. ■ "I forgot my mustard at home! How am I supposed to make a grilled cheese without it?", A person who is always in a hurry and never has time for anything else, often causing them to become stressed or anxious. ■ "I'm so busy, I don't even have time to eat my mustard!"
obstruction An object or thing that blocks or prevents something from passing through or around it. It is often used to refer to a person or thing that opposes or hinders someone's progress. ■ "The construction workers were a major obstruction for the traffic flow on the busy street."
organizations A group of people who are too busy trying to sound important to actually do anything. ■ When the CEO announced that the company was restructuring its departments, the employees sighed and muttered under their breath about how "organizations" always seem to make everything worse.
Overtime The act of working longer than necessary, usually for extra pay. ■ "I don't mind doing overtime, as long as I'm compensated for my hard work. But when the boss expects me to come in on my day off just because it's 'busy', that's when I draw the line."
Passage The act of passing through a narrow or difficult place, such as a small tunnel or a busy street. ■ "I had to pass through the crowd of tourists to get to the museum. It was like playing bumper cars!
Passions Extremely strong feelings or intense emotions, often for something that someone is very fond of or interested in. ■ "I have so many passions, I don't know where to start! From knitting to cooking to collecting stamps, I'm always busy pursuing my many interests."
patients Noun: people who are suffering from illness or injury and require medical treatment. ■ "I didn't go to the doctor today because I was too busy with my patients," said the nurse, while rolling her eyes at the thought of having to deal with yet another patient who complains about their aching back., Verb: to put up with or endure someone's behavior despite it being annoying or difficult. ■ "I can't stand my roommate's patients. They always leave dirty dishes in the sink and never clean up after themselves," said John, while shaking his head in frustration.
piazza A large, open space in an Italian town or city, often with a fountain or other decorative features. ■ "I always forget where I parked my car in the piazza. Maybe it's because I was too busy trying to decide which gelato stand to go to."
Playbook A document that outlines the steps to be taken in a sport, game, or activity. ■ After watching the professional football team's playbook, John was able to successfully pass his tryout for the local pick-up league., A set of instructions for doing something, especially in a formal or organized way. ■ "Here's my playbook for getting through a busy day at work: wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and avoid checking email until lunch."
recess a period of withdrawal from social life, often for the purpose of relaxation or solitude ■ "John decided to take a recess from his busy schedule and spend a day at home watching movies. His friends thought he was weird, but they couldn't resist teasing him about it."
Regarding A word used to indicate that one is referring to something or someone, but in reality they are just trying to avoid eye contact and look busy. ■ "I was wondering if we could discuss the budget regarding today's meeting."
roundabout A circular path, often used as a means of avoiding traffic in a busy area. ■ "I can't believe I have to drive around the entire block just to get to the grocery store. It's like living in a roundabout nightmare!
scanning The act of quickly looking through something with little or no attention to detail, often while pretending to be busy with something else. ■ "I'm just scanning this report to see if there are any typos. Don't worry, I'll let you know if I find anything important."
Solicitation The act of making a sales pitch or request for something, often in a way that is both charming and persuasive. ■ "I know you're busy, but I just have to tell you about this amazing new app. It will make your life so much easier! Trust me, it's worth checking out."
submitted To submit oneself to the authority or control of another person, usually in a humble or deferential manner. ■ When I found out my boss was coming to my desk, I quickly submitted to his authority and pretended to be very busy typing on my computer.
There A magical word that can transport you to any place at any time, as long as it's not too far away or too busy. It's like having your own personal teleportation device, but with a lot more limitations. ■ "I'm so bored at home, I wish I could just there to the beach for some fun."
Thinkers A group of people who are extremely intelligent and insightful, but also extremely lazy and unmotivated. ■ John tried to join the thinkers club, but he wasn't quite smart enough. He was too busy sleeping on his couch instead of thinking about anything.
wartime The period of time when a country is engaged in war., Also used to refer to any situation that requires quick thinking and action, like a busy restaurant on a Friday night. ■ "During wartime, even the most mundane tasks become urgent.", "I'm really glad I learned how to cook during wartime. It's saved me so much money on takeout."