hairy
hairy
adjective \ˈher-ē\hair·i·erhair·i·est
Definition of HAIRY
1
a : covered with hair or hairlike material b : having a downy fuzz on the stems and leaves
2
: made of or resembling hair
3
a : tending to cause nervous tension (as from danger) <a hairy adventure> b : difficult to deal with or comprehend <a hairy mathematics problem>
— hair·i·ness \ˈher-ē-nəs\ noun
Examples of HAIRY
- The taxi ride got a little hairy.
- When the deadline approaches, things can get a little hairy.
First Known Use of HAIRY
14th century
Related to HAIRY
hairy
adjective \ˈha(ə)r-ē, ˈhe(ə)r-\ (Medical Dictionary)hair·i·er; hair·i·est
Medical Definition of HAIRY
1
: covered with hair or hairlike material
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