a. [f. FLUSH a.1 sb. or v. + -Y1.] Somewhat flushed, or inclined to flush; reddish.
1706. in 14th Rep. Hist. MSS. Comm., III. 28 Aug. A middle sizd man, of a flushy complexion.
1850. Browning, Christmas Eve, 177.
Another rainbow rosea mightier, | |
Fainter, flushier, and flightier. |
1876. Mid. Yorksh. Gloss., Flushy is commonly applied to any red colour.