hec ‧ tic /ˈhektɪk/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: etique , from Greek hektikos 'done as a habit, suffering from tuberculosis' , from exis 'state of body or mind' ]
1 . very busy or full of activity:
I’ve had a pretty hectic day.
a hectic social life
2 . written if your face is a hectic colour, it is very pink:
the hectic flush on her cheeks
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THESAURUS
■ time
▪ busy use this about times when you have a lot of things you need to do:
We have a busy day ahead of us tomorrow.
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July and August are our busiest times.
▪ hectic a hectic time or situation is extremely busy, so that you are always in a hurry and often feel excited or worried:
It was really hectic at work today.
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The band had a hectic recording schedule.
▪ the rush hour the time in the morning and evening when a lot of people are travelling to or from work:
The buses are so crowded during the rush hour you never get a seat.
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In most British cities the rush hour does not start until about 8 o'clock.