Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bisson

adjective
/ˈbɪsən/
Definition
The term bisson refers to a ruffled or tangled state, often associated with hair or fur that is unkempt or matted.
Examples
  • After waking up, her hair was so bisson that she needed to use a brush.
  • The bisson fur of the dog suggested it had been playing outside all day.
  • She laughed at the bisson look of her friend’s curls after they spent the night camping.
Meaning
Bisson describes a disheveled appearance, particularly with hair that is knotted and messy.
Synonyms
  • tangled
  • unkempt
  • disheveled