Meaning & Definition of Bushy in English
English⟶
Bushy
Having many bushes or thick hair.
Pronunciation:
/ˈbʌʃi/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Covered with bushes or thick vegetation.
Example Sentence: The area was bushy and difficult to navigate.
Definition: Having hair that is thick and curly.
Example Sentence: He had a bushy beard that made him look older.
Definition: Resembling a bush in appearance.
Example Sentence: The bushy plants created a natural fence around the garden.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English bushe, from bush.
Synonyms
thickdenselusciousovergrownhirsute
Common Phrases and Expressions
- bushy-tailed: Eager and lively; full of energy.
- bushy eyebrows: Eyebrows that are thick and prominent.
Translations
- Spanish: arbustivo
- French: broussailleux
- German: buschig
- Russian: кустистый
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!