ALL meanings of bristly
bris·tly
B b - adjective bristly Bristly hair is thick and rough. 3
- adjective bristly If a man's chin is bristly, it is covered with bristles because he has not shaved recently. 3
- adjective bristly having bristles; rough with bristles 3
- adjective bristly bristlelike; prickly 3
- adjective bristly prickly, spiky 1
- adjective bristly covered or rough with bristles. 1
- adjective bristly like or resembling bristles. 1
- adjective bristly easily antagonized; irascible: a bristly person with few friends. 1
- adjective bristly Covered with bristles. 0
- adjective bristly Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling. 0