- “I heard a little kid saying “nuceelar” at a store the other day. I thought that was very Bushy.”
BUSHY
adjective; derivation
Not being able to pronounce words correctly Possible reason used: Leno wanted to be funny and colorful. He comments are always very spiffy. One again, he was using his wit to make a very creative joke. Dictionary entry: Bushy, Adj. . (“I sound so Bushy when I am trying to speak really fast.”)
Etymology : Composed of: derivation from ‘Bush’ (President Bush)+ ‘-y’ (characteristic of)
Source : Jay Leno in “The Tonight Show” August 2004
Last modified: 10 June 2008