booked up
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
Still, his shutdown specials—$7 martinis and $12 double smash burgers—have packed in lunchtime crowds and booked up evening reservations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
Working from a converted garage at home in Redcar, she now runs her business Phaze Nails which is often booked up to a month in advance.
From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025
Current rules around tests being booked up to 24 weeks in advance will also be looked at to see if learners could sign up further ahead.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024
“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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