hairy

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɛəɹi/

Adjective

hairy (comparative hairier, superlative hairiest)

1. Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.

   a hairy man

2. Of an animal, having a lot of fur.

   hairy mammoth

3. Of a body part other than the head, having hair growing from it.

   She is a great admirer of hairy chests.

4. (informal) Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.

   ''It’s a hairy problem, and will probably take several weeks to sort out.

5. (informal) Causing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.

Synonyms

• (person) furry, hairful, hirsute
• (animal) furry
• (body part) furry, hirsute

Antonyms

• bald
• hairless

Translations

• French: poilu
• German: behaart, haarig
• Italian: peloso
• Portuguese: peludo
• Russian: волоса́тый
• Spanish: peludo, velludo

Translations

• German: pelzartig
• Portuguese: peludo
• Russian: мохна́тый
• Spanish: peludo, velludo

Translations

• French: poilu
• German: behaart, haarig
• Italian: peloso
• Portuguese: peludo
• Russian: волоса́тый
• Spanish: peludo, velludo

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