Simple Definition of hectic

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hectic

adjective

: very busy and filled with activity
We both had hectic days at work.
She maintains a hectic schedule as a journalist and mother.
a hectic lifestyle

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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hectic. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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