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Bushwhacker Definition & Meaning

bushwhacker
noun
  1. a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person
  2. a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War

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What does bushwhacker mean?
a disparaging term for an unsophisticated person a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War
What part of speech is bushwhacker?
Bushwhacker is a noun.
How many definitions does bushwhacker have?
Bushwhacker has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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