bristly

English

Alternative forms

  • brisly

Etymology

From Middle English bristli, brustly, equivalent to bristle +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɹɪsli/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

bristly (comparative bristlier, superlative bristliest)

  1. Covered with bristles.
  2. Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling.

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