Unbusy

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To make or render unbusy transitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not busy.

    "In these unbusy times, busywork’s bad reputation may be due for revision."

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"In these unbusy times, busywork’s bad reputation may be due for revision."

Etymology

From Middle English unbysy, unbesy, equivalent to un- + busy.

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