Definition

Having a lot of thick hair or foliage, often appearing overgrown or shaggy.

Example

The dog had a bushy tail that wagged happily.

Conversation

I just got a new haircut, but my hair is still so bushy.

Really? I thought you wanted it to look fuller like that.

I did, but now I’m not sure how to style this bushy look.

Maybe try some gel? It could help tame the wildness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bushy → It is formed from "bush" (from Old English "busc", meaning a shrub or thicket) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "bushy" describes something that is full of or resembling bushes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bush' as a plant that is thick and full, and the '-y' means having the quality of. So, something that is bushy is full of bushes.

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