English · Slang Attested

working alive

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Teeming or swarming.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chật cứng hoặc đông đúc

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The store was working alive with impatient customers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “working alive” mean?

Teeming or swarming.

Is “working alive” formal or informal?

working alive is generally slang.

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