What does BUSHY mean?

Definition of Bushy

Bushy (adjective) refers to something that has a lot of thick, dense, and tangled growth, such as hair or shrubs.

Pronunciations of Bushy
  • US: /ˈbʊʃ.i/
  • UK: /ˈbʊʃ.i/
Origin and Usage of Bushy

The word "bushy" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "busshe," which means "thick stick or brushwood." It was first used in the 14th century to describe thick, tangled growth. Today, it is commonly used to describe hair, eyebrows, and shrubs that are thick and tangled.

Synonyms of Bushy
  • Thick
  • Dense
  • Tangled
  • Lush
  • Overgrown
Related Words to Bushy
  • Bushel
  • Bushi
  • Bushy
  • Bused
  • Buses
Example Sentences of Bushy
  • The man had bushy eyebrows that almost covered his eyes.
  • The bushy shrubs in the garden needed to be trimmed.
  • She had long, bushy hair that was difficult to manage.
  • The forest was filled with bushy trees that blocked out the sunlight.
  • The cats tail was bushy and fluffy.


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