Bushwhacked Meaning in English
word · lemma: bushwhack
Definition
"Bushwhacked" means extremely tired or exhausted. It can also mean being attacked by surprise, especially in a hidden or tricky way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often American usage. Most commonly used to mean 'extremely tired' after physical or mental effort. The surprise attack meaning is older or used in historical or military contexts. Don't confuse with 'bushed' (tired); 'bushwhacked' is stronger. Often heard: 'I'm absolutely bushwhacked!'.
Example Sentences
After hiking all day, I felt completely bushwhacked.
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The team was bushwhacked after finishing the exam.
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We were bushwhacked by a heavy storm last night.
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Man, after working those double shifts, I'm just bushwhacked!
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He got bushwhacked out on the trail by a gang waiting in the woods.
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By midnight, everyone at the party looked totally bushwhacked from dancing.
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