Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hairy

adjective
/ˈhɛəri/
Definition
Covered with hair; having a lot of hair.
Examples
  • The hairy spider scuttled across the floor.
  • She wore a hairy sweater that kept her warm.
  • It was a hairy situation, but they managed to handle it well.
Meaning
Describes something that has a significant amount of hair or resembles hair.
Synonyms
  • Furry
  • Woolly
  • Bristly