Main Entry: hairy

Pronunciation: \ˈher-ē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): hair·i·er; hair·i·est

Date: 14th century

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