Busy idiot: A person who wastes time and energy on unnecessary tasks or overcomplicates simple solutions, often avoiding an easier, more efficient route, which costs them time and money in the long run.
Example:“He decided to fix his hoover himself, bought parts online, but couldn't get it working—in the end, he took a day off work and lost a whole day's pay. What a busy idiot.”
Example:“He decided to fix his hoover himself, bought parts online, but couldn't get it working—in the end, he took a day off work and lost a whole day's pay. What a busy idiot.”
Lee: Bruv, I’m gonna try and fix the clutch on my car.
Frank: Don’t be a muppet. You’re gonna have to buy tools, miss a day of work and won't be able to fix it Just take it to a mechanic, bruv. Don’t be a busy idiot, LOL.
Lee: Yeah, maybe you’re right, bruv LOL.
Frank: LOL..
Lee: LOL..
Frank: Don’t be a muppet. You’re gonna have to buy tools, miss a day of work and won't be able to fix it Just take it to a mechanic, bruv. Don’t be a busy idiot, LOL.
Lee: Yeah, maybe you’re right, bruv LOL.
Frank: LOL..
Lee: LOL..
by Jamie Cheese February 9, 2026
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