booked up

British

adjective

unable to offer any appointments or accept any reservations, etc; fully booked; full up

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booked up

It’s best to act fast because, she said, both consultants and contractors get booked up around this time of the year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

She also said activities can get booked up far in advance, so recommended calling early to secure a spot.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026

The recent hashtag "collective hair washing on the 16th" calls for nationwide mass hair washing on the last day of the lunar year, with social media users joking about salons being booked up.

From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026

Shipyards that specialize in the vessels are booked up for years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026

“I’m afraid that we are all booked up today,” said Mrs. Ivy.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

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