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hectic

/ˈhɛktɪk/adjective

Extremely busy, rushed, and full of activity.

Example sentence

  • Things get pretty hectic at the restaurant during the lunch rush.

The default adjective for overloaded schedules: a hectic day, a hectic week at work. It complains about pace, not misfortune; a hectic day can still be a good one.

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