Meaning & Definition of word "Bushy"
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Bushy
/ˈbʌʃi/
adjective:
- 1. Having a thick growth of bush or foliage.
- Example: The garden was filled with bushy shrubs and vibrant flowers.
- 2. Hairy or having a lot of hair.
- Example: He had a bushy beard that made him look quite distinguished.
- 3. Lush and dense in appearance.
- Example: 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
bush:
A low plant that is smaller than a tree.
bushiness:
The quality of being bushy.
Slang Meanings of bushy
Meaning: Referring to someone with an unkempt hairstyle.
Example Sentence: Her hair was so bushy, she looked like she just got out of bed.
Meaning: Used humorously to describe something very hairy.
Example Sentence: That dog looks bushy, like it's wearing a fur coat!