Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scrubby
Adjective
/ˈskrʌbi/
Definition
Covered with low or stunted trees and shrubs.
Examples
- The scrubby terrain made it difficult to hike through the area.
- We found a few scrubby bushes that provided some shelter from the wind.
- In the scrubby fields, small animals often hide from predators.
Meaning
Describes a landscape or area that is overgrown or densely populated with small, shrubby plants rather than tall trees.
Synonyms
- Brushy
- Shrubby
- Thicketed
