Hectivity

//hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A state of constant, frenzied, and typically stressful activity. uncountable

    "I headed from my apartment over to a corner diner for a late break fast^([sic]), and I don't recall the normal crush of people packing the New York streets or the usual hectivity."

  2. 2
    A frenetic or stressful activity. countable

    "Out here on the Pacific, there's no rush, no tension, none of the "hectivities" of everyday life ashore."

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"I headed from my apartment over to a corner diner for a late break fast^([sic]), and I don't recall the normal crush of people packing the New York streets or the usual hectivity."

Etymology

Blend of hectic + activity.

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