brushy

1
[ bruhsh-ee ]
/ ˈbrʌʃ i /

adjective, brush·i·er, brush·i·est.

resembling a brush, especially in roughness or shagginess.

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Origin of brushy

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

Words nearby brushy

brushmark, brushpopper, brushup, brushwood, brushwork, brushy, brusque, brusquerie, brussels, brussels carpet, brussels griffon

Definition for brushy (2 of 2)

brushy2
[ bruhsh-ee ]
/ ˈbrʌʃ i /

adjective, brush·i·er, brush·i·est.

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

adjective brushier or brushiest

like a brush; thick and furry

British Dictionary definitions for brushy (2 of 2)

brushy2
/ (ˈbrʌʃɪ) /

adjective brushier or brushiest

covered or overgrown with brush
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