hectic

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

hec·tic BrE [ˈhektɪk] NAmE [ˈhektɪk] adjective
very busy; full of activity
•to lead a hectic life
•a hectic schedule
•hectic last-minute preparations
•Today was too hectic for me.

Word Origin:
[hectic] late Middle English etik, via Old French from late Latin hecticus, from Greek hektikos ‘habitual’, from hexis ‘habit, state of mind or body’. The original association with the symptoms of tuberculosis (hectic fever) gave rise to the current sense in the early 20th century.

Example Bank:
•The job gets a bit hectic at times.
•I don't want to lead such a hectic life any more.
•They've got a a hectic schedule planned.
•We were involved in the hectic last-minute preparations.