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puska — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bush noun A woody plant with multiple stems, smaller than a tree.
  • scrub verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.
  • tuft noun A small bunch of hair, grass, feathers, or similar strands bunched together at the base.

Senses

puska is used for these senses in English:

  • bush (slang, vulgar) A person's pubic hair, especially a woman's. [from 1745]
  • scrub (uncountable) A thicket or jungle, often specified by the name of the prevailing plant.
  • tuft A small clump of trees or bushes.

bush — full definition

  1. noun A woody plant with multiple stems, smaller than a tree.
  2. noun Wild, uncultivated land covered in natural vegetation, especially in Australia or Africa.
  3. adjective Amateurish or not up to professional standard.

scrub — full definition

  1. verb To clean something by rubbing hard, often with a brush.
  2. verb To cancel a planned event or task.
  3. noun Low, dense vegetation or brush, often on poor soil.
  4. noun (informal, gaming/sports) An inexperienced or unskilled player.
  5. noun A short-sleeved uniform worn by medical staff, especially in surgery.

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