busy bastard

Definition

British slang for someone unnecessarily overcomplicating something simple out of misguided confidence. The ultimate insult to pointless effort.

Example Usage

Tom used three filters on a selfie instead of just posting the original. Total busy bastard move.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=busy%20bastard&defid=9097194)

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