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busy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "busy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

busy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, busy is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofbusy

1noun
  • A police officer.
1verb
  • To make somebody busy or active; to occupy.

    Example: "On my vacation I'll busy myself with gardening."

  • To rush somebody.
1adjective
  • Crowded with business or activities; having a great deal going on.

    Example: "We crossed a busy street."

  • Engaged in activity or by someone else.

    Example: "He is busy with piano practice."

  • Having a lot going on; complicated or intricate.

    Example: "Flowers, stripes, and checks in the same fabric make for a busy pattern."

  • Officious; meddling.

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