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stiff-haired

/ˈstɪfˌheərd/

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adjective

/ˈstɪfˌheərd/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека с жёсткими, формальными или чрезмерно прямыми волосами, часто используемое метафорически для указания на чрезмерную официальность или непреклонность в манерах.

An archaic adjective describing someone with stiff, formal, or overly rigid hair, often used metaphorically to imply a person is excessively formal or unbending in manner.

  1. Having stiff hairB2formal

    Describes a person or animal whose hair is coarse, rigid, or not soft to the touch.

    ruЖесткошерстный

    • The old dog was a stiff-haired terrier with a wiry coat.
    • He had a stiff-haired beard that felt like bristles.
    • The stiff-haired brush was perfect for grooming the horse.

    Synonymsbristlycoarse-hairedrough-hairedwiry

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