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
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The taxi ride got a little hairy.
When the deadline approaches, things can get a little hairy.
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Multiple sightings of a large, hairy animal-like man have been reported over the past few decades, and the creature has inspired a number of pieces of literature.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean?
Which country has the most twinks?
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Meaning: Long-haired, hairy Origin: Latin Jorge This is the Spanish variation of the name George.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
The hairy animals also have long antennae, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The year-in-review found Greece had the highest percentage of bears of any country Who doesn’t love a hairy chest and a crystal blue ocean?
Which country has the most twinks?
—Quispe López, Them, 5 Dec. 2024
Meaning: Long-haired, hairy Origin: Latin Jorge This is the Spanish variation of the name George.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 7 Jan. 2025
The hairy animals also have long antennae, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Hairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairy. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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hairy
adjective
ˈha(ə)r-ē 
ˈhe(ə)r-
hairier; hairiest
1
: bearing or covered with or as if with hair
2
: made of or resembling hair
3
a
: causing excitement (as from danger)
a hairy adventure
b
: difficult to deal with or understand
a hairy math problem
hairiness
noun
Medical Definition
hairy
adjective
hairier; hairiest
1
: covered with hair or hairlike material
2
: made of or resembling hair
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