hairy

adjective
UK: /ˈheəri/
US: /ˈheri/

  1. Covered with hair.

    1. My dog is very hairy, especially in winter.
    2. The hairy caterpillar crawled slowly across the leafy branch, a vibrant green against the dark wood.

  2. Dangerous or frightening.

    1. That was a hairy situation, I'm glad it's over.
    2. The climb up the sheer cliff face was particularly hairy because of the strong winds.

Synonyms

fleecy dangerous scary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hairy" in English means: Covered with hair., Dangerous or frightening..

The phonetic transcription of "hairy" is /ˈheəri/ in British English and /ˈheri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hairy": fleecy, dangerous, scary.

Example usage of "hairy": "My dog is very hairy, especially in winter.". More examples on the page.