Meaning & Definition of word "Bush"
Bush
/bʊʃ/
noun:
- 1. A low plant with many branches that are close to the ground.
- Example: The children played hide and seek in the thick bush behind the house.
- 2. An area covered with bushes or shrubs.
- Example: We walked through the bush, enjoying the sounds of nature all around us.
- 3. A wild or uncultivated area, usually with dense vegetation.
- Example: He loves to go camping in the bush, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
verb:
- 1. To cover or obstruct with bushes.
- Example: 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 of bush
Meaning: Referring to the pubic hair or to an unkempt state.
● Example Sentence: He let his bush grow wild.
Meaning: To 'bush' someone means to deceive them.
● Example Sentence: Don't let him bush you; he's not trustworthy.