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bristly

bris·tly [ brísslee ] (comparative bris·tli·er, superlative bris·tli·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. rough with bristles: prickly and rough with bristles

2. easily angered: easily provoked to anger or indignation

3. hairdressing stiff: short and stiff, like a bristle
bristly hair


bris·tli·ness noun
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