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BNC: 10143 COCA: 9707

hairy

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hairy /ˈheri/ adjective
hairier; hairiest
hairy
/ˈheri/
adjective
hairier; hairiest
Learner's definition of HAIRY
[also more hairy; most hairy]
: covered with a lot of hair多毛的
informal : causing fear or tension : dangerous or stressful吓人的;惊险的;令人紧张的

— hairiness

/ˈherinəs/ noun [noncount]
BNC: 10143 COCA: 9707
hairier; hairiest
1
a
: covered with hair or hairlike material
b
: having a downy fuzz on the stems and leaves
2
: made of or resembling hair
3
a
: tending to cause nervous tension (as from danger)
a hairy adventure
b
: difficult to deal with or comprehend
a hairy math problem
hairiness noun

Example Sentences

The taxi ride got a little hairy. When the deadline approaches, things can get a little hairy.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of hairy was in the 14th century
BNC: 10143 COCA: 9707

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