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rich in moisture, tender, and full of juice
luxuriant, abundant, or impressive in quality, often with a sense of opulence
sexually attractive or alluring
BritishWhat does "lush" mean in British slang?
The structure is a simple adjective borrowed from its literal meaning of "luxuriant" or "rich" (as in lush vegetation), repurposed to describe sexual attractiveness. It is used in British English, particularly in Wales and parts of South West England, to mean sexually attractive or alluring, often describing a person. People typically say "She's lush" or "He's a lush bloke."
a person who regularly consumes alcohol to excess
What is the origin of the term "lush" and how is it used?
"Lush" is a slang term that appeared in English in the late 19th to early 20th century. It originally meant "luxurious" or "abundant," and was later applied metaphorically to alcohol consumption, linking indulgence and excess to people who drink heavily. Over time, it came to specifically describe a person who regularly consumes alcohol to excess. The term is used in informal, often critical or humorous contexts, such as conversation, media, or casual writing, to comment on habitual heavy drinking. It is derogatory and intended to insult or ridicule; its harshness depends on tone and context.
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