Bristled meaning

1. What does it mean when a person is bristle?
2. What is meant by bristled with?
3. What are antonyms for bristle?
4. What is bristles very short answer?

What does it mean when a person is bristle?

A bristle is a stiff hair — the kind men shave off their face or the kind badgers have all over. Bristle also means to get angry. ... A common word associated with bristle is hackle, another name for such erectile animal hairs. Thus the saying "to get one's hackles up," which is pretty much identical to bristling.

What is meant by bristled with?

Definition of bristle with (something)

1 : to be covered with (something) a bush bristling with thorns. 2 : to be full of (something) The movie bristles with excitement. He bristles with energy.

What are antonyms for bristle?

Antonyms

• irresponsibleness.
• unthoughtfulness.
• lie.
• sit.

What is bristles very short answer?

Bristles are the short hairs that grow on someone's body, especially after they have shaved. The hairs on the top of the head can also be called bristles when they are cut very short. ... Bristles are thick, strong animal hairs that feel hard and rough. It has a short stumpy tail covered with bristles.