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Definition of
hectic adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
hectic
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈhɛktɪk
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very busy; full of activity
to lead a hectic life
a hectic schedule
hectic last-minute preparations
Today was too hectic for me.
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hectic
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Nearby words
heckle
verb
hectare
noun
hectic
adjective
hecto-
combining form
hectogram
noun