Definition of BUSHWHACKER

bushwhacker

Meanings

Plural: bushwhackers

Noun

  • a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
  • a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War
  • One who travels through the woods, off the designated path.
  • A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.
  • A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War.
  • Someone who attacks without warning.
  • A small, soft-floored inflatable boat (designed for use by one or two people).

Origin / Etymology

From bush + whacker.

Synonyms

hillbilly

Scrabble Score: 28

bushwhacker is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bushwhacker is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bushwhacker is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 29

bushwhacker is a valid Words With Friends word