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BRISTLY

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Bristly.

Bristly - as an adjective satellite

Very irritable

Example: "Bristly exchanges between the white house and the press"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prickly18splenetic13waspish15

Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Example: "A horse with a short bristly mane"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbed11barbellate14briary11briery11bristled11burred9burry10prickly18setaceous11setose6spiny10thorny12

Bristly - as an adjective

Covered with bristles.

Easily antagonized; irascible; prone to bristling.

Example Sentences

"The cat's fur was bristly, making it uncomfortable to pet."
"The bristly thorns on the rose bush scratched my arm."
"He ran his fingers through his bristly beard."
"The bristly texture of the sponge helped scrub away the dirt."
"Her bristly tone of voice indicated she was angry."
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Word Game Points

Is BRISTLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bristly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRISTLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BRISTLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bristly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRISTLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BRISTLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bristly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRISTLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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