bristly
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adjective \ˈbris-lē, ˈbri-sə-\ bris·tli·er bris·tli·est
Definition of BRISTLY
1
a : thickly set with bristles <a bristly shrub> b : consisting of or resembling bristles <a bristly mustache>
2
: inclined to or showing aggressiveness or anger <a bristly temperament>
Examples of BRISTLY
- <although pigs look hairless, they're actually bristly creatures>
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