bristly

• Qualifie quelque chose de couvert de poils courts et raides ou de piquants, ou une attitude ou un comportement irritable et peu aimable.

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.

   Couvert de soies raides

   • 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.

   Synonymesbristledpricklysetaceoussetosestubblywhiskery

   Antonymesbaldhairlesssmooth

2. Irritable or easily annoyedC1informal

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

   irritable, prompt à s'emporter

   • 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.

   Synonymescantankerouscrankygrumpyirascibleirritablepeevishpetulantsnappishtestytouchy

   Antonymescalmeasygoingplacidserene