bush out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To be bushy; to protrude in a thick tuft.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[The Grizzly] has a heavy head, a rather wolflike face, with full cheek tufts of fur bushing out well up to the ears,
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To become bushy; to grow into the form of a thick tuft.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To cause (something) to protrude in a thick tuft.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bush out” mean?
To be bushy; to protrude in a thick tuft.
Is “bush out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.