as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the vogue for brushy cheeks on men reached a whimsical apex in the 19th century when muttonchop whiskers came in fashion
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Recent Examples of brushy
Our little group followed a guide along a winding trail through brushy forest.
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Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass, when possible.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
The green shoots that rise from the soil under Perry Cabot’s cultivation look a little different from the standard, brushy bunches of alfalfa and other cattle forage crops growing on the flats here north of the Colorado River.
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Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting long pants and do not wear sandals or flip-flops in brushy areas.
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Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brushy
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass, when possible.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
The green shoots that rise from the soil under Perry Cabot’s cultivation look a little different from the standard, brushy bunches of alfalfa and other cattle forage crops growing on the flats here north of the Colorado River.
—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Wear sturdy boots and loose-fitting long pants and do not wear sandals or flip-flops in brushy areas.
—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushy
Adjective
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When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
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That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
Adjective
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The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
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The Marmaille cuvée, introduced from the 2023 vintage, blends Cinsault and Grenache to emphasize fruit and elegance, while a Grenache-dominant cuvée offers a silkier profile aligned with modern food pairing.
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The 2019 has aromas of licorice, cassis, black raspberry, cedar, and mocha with silky tannins and flavors of sweet baking spices, ripe dark fruits, and a touch of dark chocolate in the finish.
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“Brushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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