bushwhacker

Meaning

Noun

• One who travels through the woods, off the designated path.
• A person who lives in the bush, especially as a fugitive; a person who clears woods and bush country.
• A guerrilla (of either side) during the American Civil War.
• Someone who attacks without warning.
• A small, soft-floored inflatable boat (designed for use by one or two people).

Origin

• From bush + whacker.