Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burry
Adjective
/ˈbərē/
Definition
Covered with or resembling burrs; rough or prickly.
Examples
- After hiking through the fields, my socks were burry with thorns.
- The dog’s fur became burry after playing in the tall grass.
- She wore a burry sweater that made her feel uncomfortable.
Meaning
To be covered or entangled with burrs, which are the spiny or hairy seed capsules of certain plants.
Synonyms
- Prickly
- Rough
- Hairy
- Spiky
- Thorny
