lushy

¹

[ luhsh-ee ]

adjective

, lush·i·er, lush·i·est.

1. lush ¹.

lushy

²

[ luhsh-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, lush·i·er, lush·i·est.

1. drunk; tipsy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lushy¹

First recorded in 1815–25; lush ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of lushy²

First recorded in 1805–15; lush ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

I'd as soon think of going down the pit with the windlass turned by lushy Bob.

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Every week he wrote lushy "poetry" for the journal, about his newest conquest.

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Anna was owned by a widow, named Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Lushy, who resided on a farm of her own.

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Every week he wrote lushy "poetry" for the Journal, about his newest conquest.

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