bristly

• Describe algo cubierto de cerdas o pelos cortos y rígidos, o un comportamiento humano irritable y poco amistoso.

Describes something that is covered with stiff, short hairs or prickles, or a person's manner that is irritable and unfriendly.

1. Covered with stiff hairsB2formal

   Having or covered with short, stiff, prickly hairs or bristles.

   cubierto de cerdas o pelos rígidos

   • The wild boar's bristly coat protected it from predators.
   • His chin was bristly with a day's growth of stubble.
   • The caterpillar's bristly body was unpleasant to touch.

   Sinónimosbristledpricklysetaceoussetosestubblywhiskery

   Antónimosbaldhairlesssmooth

2. Irritable or easily annoyedC1informal

   Tending to be easily angered or irritated; showing a prickly temperament.

   Irritable, susceptible

   • He was feeling bristly after a long day of work.
   • Her bristly response surprised everyone in the room.
   • The manager's bristly attitude made the team uncomfortable.

   Sinónimoscantankerouscrankygrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantsnappishtestytouchy

   Antónimoscalmeasygoingplacidserene