Bristly

adjective/ˈbɹɪsli/physical
Definition
Having a stiff and prickly texture.
Etymology
From Middle English bristli, brustly, equivalent to bristle +‎ -y.
Synonyms
barbed, bristled, thorny, spiny, prickly
In a sentence
  • His bristly beard scratched against the phone during calls.
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added 2025-08-13