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busy signals

busy signals is the plural of busy signal.

Meaning of busy signal

Noun

busy signal (plural busy signals)

  1. (US) An audible signal to the calling party that indicates failure to complete the requested connection; an engaged tone.
    Synonyms:
    engaged tone

Questions about busy signals

What is busy signals the plural of?
Busy signals is the plural of busy signal.

Words near busy signals in the dictionary

  1. busy little beavers
  2. Busy Lizzie
  3. busy loop
  4. busy loops
  5. busy signal
  6. busy signals
  7. busy wait
  8. busy waits
  9. busy work
  10. busy-ness
  11. busy-work

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