Bushy

/ˈbʌʃi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Having a thick growth of bush or foliage.
The garden was filled with bushy shrubs and vibrant flowers.
Hairy or having a lot of hair.
He had a bushy beard that made him look quite distinguished.
Lush and dense in appearance.
The bushy landscape was a perfect habitat for wildlife.

Etymology

Middle English bushe, from bush.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bushy-tailed:
Eager and lively; full of energy.
bushy eyebrows:
Eyebrows that are thick and prominent.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone with an unkempt hairstyle.
Her hair was so bushy, she looked like she just got out of bed.
Used humorously to describe something very hairy.
That dog looks bushy, like it's wearing a fur coat!