bristly

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(bris′lē)

adjective bristlier, bristliest

  1. having bristles; rough with bristles
  2. bristlelike; prickly

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adjective bris·tli·er, bris·tli·est
  1. a. Consisting of or similar to bristles.
    b. Thick with bristles.
  2. Exhibiting or tending to exhibit agitation or anger: a bristly exchange between lawyers.

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