Busy Similes
4 classic and creative similes for Busy - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Busy as a one-armed wallpaper hanger
- As busy as a bee
- As busy as a cat on a hot tin roof
- As busy as a beaver
Frequently asked
What does "as busy as" mean?
"As busy as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as busy as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of busyness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as busy as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 4 similes for Busy. Common ones include "As busy as a beaver" and "As busy as a bee". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "busy" simile in writing?
Use a "busy" simile when you want the reader to feel busyness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.