bushed

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Very tired

   Very tired; exhausted.

   • After hours on the airplane and a long drive, I'm bushed.
2. 2

   Mentally unwell due to isolation, especially due to working in a remote mine or camp

   Mentally unwell due to isolation, especially due to working in a remote mine or camp; experiencing cabin fever.

   • After three weeks up there I was bushed and needed to get out.
3. 3

   Incorporating a bush, a mechanical part.

   • Body weight is carried directly by the lower ends of rubber-bushed swing links of 19.6 in. effective length.
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   1. 4

      Lost in the bush.

      • ‘She changes her shape depending on which way you're coming at her. Once you know the contours of Bulgonunna you'll never get bushed in this country.’

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• synonymbeat
• synonymfatigued