verb past tense of the verb 'bush', meaning to tire out or exhaust
adjective exhausted or tired
In botany, the term 'bushed' may refer to a plant that has grown to the point where it is dense and tangled, forming a thicket or bush.
In outdoor activities such as hiking or camping, being 'bushed' can refer to feeling exhausted or fatigued from physical exertion.
In informal slang, 'bushed' can mean feeling tired or worn out.
In Australian English, 'bushed' can refer to being lost or disoriented in the bush or outback.
In a literary context, 'bushed' can be used to describe a character who is physically or mentally exhausted, often from a long period of intense work or stress.
A psychologist may use the term 'bushed' when discussing symptoms of burnout or fatigue in their clients, especially in relation to work-related stress or emotional strain.
Athletes may use 'bushed' to describe feeling tired or fatigued after a particularly strenuous training session or competition.
Doctors may use 'bushed' informally to describe feeling exhausted after a long shift or a particularly challenging day in the hospital.