adjective

bushy

BUU-shee

Bushy (adjective) means growing in thick, dense clumps, like the branches of a bush. Example: “He has bushy eyebrows that almost meet in the middle.”

adjective

Growing in thick, dense clumps, like the branches of a bush.

"He has bushy eyebrows that almost meet in the middle."

"The squirrel flicked its bushy tail as it climbed the fence."

How to use bushy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThick and full-looking, the way a bush or a full head of hair spreads out.

Common pairings

bushy eyebrows bushy tail bushy beard

Word forms

bushier comparative, bushiest superlative

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Etymology

From bush plus the adjective-forming suffix -y — literally "like a bush."

Rhymes for bushy

cushy mushy pushy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bushy” mean?

The word “bushy” means growing in thick, dense clumps, like the branches of a bush. In plain terms, thick and full-looking, the way a bush or a full head of hair spreads out.

How do you pronounce “bushy”?

“Bushy” is pronounced BUU-shee (/ˈbʊʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “bushy” in a sentence?

Here is “bushy” used in a sentence: “He has bushy eyebrows that almost meet in the middle.”

What part of speech is “bushy”?

“Bushy” is an adjective.