bristly

adjective (bristly, bristlier, bristliest)

«bristly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Covered with short, stiff hairs. tree →
Stiff and rough like bristles. tree →
(informal) Easily annoyed or quick to get angry. tree →

In the lessons

In science, hedgehogs, pigs and some caterpillars are bristly. In everyday life, Dad's chin is bristly before he shaves. In stories, a bristly old man may be grumpy.

Examples

Dad's chin is bristly in the morning. tree →
A hedgehog's back is bristly. tree →
The new brush is very bristly. tree →
The caterpillar had bristly hairs – don't touch it! tree →
The headteacher was a bit bristly today. tree →

Note

Comparative bristlier, bristliest. Some bristly caterpillars cause itchy rashes.

On Mova

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