Busyish

/ˈbɪziɪʃ/ adjective

Definition

Somewhat busy; moderately occupied or having a moderate amount of activity.

Etymology

From 'busy' with the suffix '-ish,' an Old English diminutive and qualifier that means 'somewhat' or 'somewhat like.' The '-ish' suffix has been productive in English for over a thousand years.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ish' is brilliantly vague—'busyish' is the language of someone trying to be honest but not quite committing to a full description, which makes it perfect for social situations.

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