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      Bush

      /bʊʃ/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A low plant with many branches that are close to the ground.
      The children played hide and seek in the thick bush behind the house.
      An area covered with bushes or shrubs.
      We walked through the bush, enjoying the sounds of nature all around us.
      A wild or uncultivated area, usually with dense vegetation.
      He loves to go camping in the bush, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
      verb
      To cover or obstruct with bushes.
      They decided to bush the backyard to make it more private.

      Etymology

      Middle English 'bush' from Old French 'busche', probably of Gaulish origin.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      bush league:
      Minor or inferior in quality.
      bushwhack:
      To ambush or attack unexpectedly.
      bushfire:
      A fire in the bush or scrub land.

      Related Words

      shrub
      A woody plant smaller than a tree.
      thicket
      A dense group of bushes or trees.
      hedge
      A fence or boundary formed by a dense row of shrubs or low trees.

      Slang Meanings

      Referring to the pubic hair or to an unkempt state.
      He let his bush grow wild.
      To 'bush' someone means to deceive them.
      Don't let him bush you; he's not trustworthy.