brushy

1
[ bruhsh-ee ]

adjective,brush·i·er, brush·i·est.
  1. resembling a brush, especially in roughness or shagginess.

Origin of brushy

1
First recorded in 1680–90; brush1 + -y1

Other definitions for brushy (2 of 2)

brushy2
[ bruhsh-ee ]

adjective,brush·i·er, brush·i·est.
  1. covered or overgrown with brush or brushwood.

Origin of brushy

2
First recorded in 1650–60; brush2 + -y1

Other words from brushy

  • brush·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for brushy (1 of 2)

brushy1

adjectivebrushier or brushiest
  1. like a brush; thick and furry

British Dictionary definitions for brushy (2 of 2)

brushy2

/ (ˈbrʌʃɪ) /


adjectivebrushier or brushiest
  1. covered or overgrown with brush

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