Bushwhacker

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊʃˌwækər/

Definitions of bushwhacker

noun A Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War who ambushed Union soldiers and sympathizers in the southern states.

Example Sentences

A1 The bushwhacker hid in the bushes and waited for his target.

A2 The bushwhacker emerged from the forest, surprising the hikers.

B1 The bushwhacker was known for ambushing travelers on the remote trail.

B2 The skilled bushwhacker was able to navigate through dense vegetation without making a sound.

C1 The experienced bushwhacker knew all the secret paths in the wilderness.

C2 The notorious bushwhacker was wanted by authorities for multiple acts of sabotage.

Examples of bushwhacker in a Sentence

formal The bushwhacker was known for his skill in navigating through dense forests.

informal I heard that old man is a real bushwhacker, always out in the woods hunting.

slang That guy is a total bushwhacker, always finding his way through the toughest terrain.

figurative She's a real bushwhacker when it comes to solving complex problems.

Grammatical Forms of bushwhacker

• past tense: bushwhacked
• plural: bushwhackers
• comparative: more bushwhacker
• superlative: most bushwhacker
• present tense: bushwhacks
• future tense: will bushwhack
• perfect tense: has bushwhacked
• continuous tense: is bushwhacking
• singular: bushwhacker
• positive degree: bushwhacker
• infinitive: to bushwhack
• gerund: bushwhacking
• participle: bushwhacked

Origin and Evolution of bushwhacker

First Known Use: 1862 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bushwhacker' originated in the United States during the American Civil War.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to irregular soldiers who used guerrilla tactics in wooded areas, the term 'bushwhacker' has evolved to also mean someone who ambushes or attacks unsuspecting individuals or groups.