hairier; hairiest
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 math problem
Examples of hairy in a Sentence
The taxi ride got a little hairy.
When the deadline approaches, things can get a little hairy.
Recent Examples on the Web
With the second season of Oakley Factory Team, the shoe presents a full-grain leather upper for the Sequoia and Blue/Black colorways, and a hairy suede upper for the Triple Grey option.
—
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Yes, the sweater is removable, and yes, there is a hairy, naked chest under there.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
For a less hairy experience, consider trying a gold kiwi or the hardy kiwi.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
The flights through the once Category 5 storm have been particularly hairy, with one of the NOAA aircraft having to return to its base for a safety inspection after exceeding its g-force limits from the turbulence.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hairy
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Yes, the sweater is removable, and yes, there is a hairy, naked chest under there.
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 11 Nov. 2025
For a less hairy experience, consider trying a gold kiwi or the hardy kiwi.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
The flights through the once Category 5 storm have been particularly hairy, with one of the NOAA aircraft having to return to its base for a safety inspection after exceeding its g-force limits from the turbulence.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hairy
Cite this Entry
“Hairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairy. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
hairy
adjective
ˈha(ə)r-ē 
ˈhe(ə)r-
hairier; hairiest
1
: bearing or covered with or as if with hair
2
: made of or resembling hair
3
a
: causing excitement (as from danger)
a hairy adventure
b
: difficult to deal with or understand
a hairy math problem
hairiness
noun
Medical Definition
hairy
adjective
hairier; hairiest
1
: covered with hair or hairlike material
2
: made of or resembling hair
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share