English Explanatory Dictionary

bristling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having bristles.
  2. Reacting with anger or indignation.
  3. Dressed in effective defensive equipment while not seeking a fight.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of bristle
noun
  1. The act of one who bristles.
  2. Alternative form of brisling.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹɪs(ə)lɪŋ/

Word forms

bristling more bristling most bristling bristlings

Derived words

bristlingly
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