Definition of hairy
hairier
;hairiest
1a : covered with hair or hairlike materialb : having a downy fuzz on the stems and leaves
2 : made of or resembling hair
3a : tending to cause nervous tension (as from danger) a hairy adventureb : difficult to deal with or comprehend a hairy math problem
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Examples of hairy in a sentence
The taxi ride got a little hairy.
When the deadline approaches, things can get a little hairy.
14th Century
First Known Use of hairy
14th century
HAIRY Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of hairy for English Language Learners
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: covered with a lot of hair
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: causing fear or tension : dangerous or stressful
HAIRY Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of hairy for Students
hairier
;hairiest
: covered with hair
hairiness
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