bristly

🇺🇸 /ˈbrɪsli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbrɪsli/
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adjective
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Having short, stiff hairs or bristles that make it feel rough.

The bristly hair on the dog's back stood up, making it look fierce.

translation

adj. Having short, stiff hairs or bristles that make it feel rough.

Word Forms

Comparative bristlier
Superlative bristliest