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   hair·y

   /ˈherē/

   adjective

   • 1. covered with hair, especially thick or long hair: "a hairy chest" Similar hirsuteshaggybushyhair-coveredlong-hairedwoollyfurryfleecyfuzzybeardedunshavenunshornbewhiskeredstubblybristlytechnical:pilosepileouspapposerare:crinitecrinigerousOpposite hairlessshort-haired
   • ▪ having a rough feel or appearance suggestive of coarse hair: "a hairy tweed coat and skirt"
   • 2. alarming and difficult: informal "we drove up yet another hairy mountain road" Similar riskyunsafedangerousperiloushazardoushigh-risktouch-and-gofraught with dangertrickyticklishdifficultawkwarduncertainunpredictableprecariousunchancyinformal:chancydiceystickyiffydodgygnarlyarchaic, humorous:parlousOpposite safe

   Derivatives

   • 1. hairily adverb
   • 2. hairiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   Learn the meaning of hairy as an adjective, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use hairy in a sentence and related phrases and articles.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHAIRY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of hairy as an adjective for having a lot of hair or being frightening. Find out how to pronounce hairy and see examples and synonyms.

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   Hairy definition: covered with hair; having much hair.. See examples of HAIRY used in a sentence.

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   Hairy things are furry or fuzzy — covered with hair. If your hairy dog lies on your bed, your bed may end up hairy as well. If your dad has a bushy beard, he has a hairy face, and while some kinds of caterpillars are sleek and smooth, others are hairy.

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   Hairy means covered with hair or hairlike projections, or slang for difficult, frightening, or risky. See synonyms, antonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

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   Definition of hairy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHAIRY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Hairy means covered with hair or having much hair. It can also mean difficult, frightening, or exciting in slang. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, and usage of hairy.