busy little beaver



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busy little beaver

A very busy, assiduous, or hardworking person. Taken from the phrase "busy as a beaver," referring to beavers' reputation for being extremely industrious. Between working two part-time jobs, volunteering on the weekends, and looking after his brother, Sam's been a busy little beaver this summer.
See also: beaver, busy, little

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nonus-Ancient Roman (Rare)
Allyciaə-LIS-yə, ə-LIS-ə, ə-LISH-əEnglish (Rare)
Alexandriea-lek-sawn-DREEFrench (Rare)
Tullia-Italian, Ancient Roman
Amara-Western African, Igbo
Ioudith-Biblical Greek