Meaning of the word hairy in English

What does hairy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hairy

US /ˈher.i/

UK /ˈheə.ri/

covered with hair, especially thick hair

Example:

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He has a very hairy chest.

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The dog has a long, hairy tail.

Synonym:

furry shaggy woolly

Antonym:

hairless bald smooth

difficult, dangerous, or frightening

Example:

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That was a really hairy moment when the car almost skidded off the road.

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We had a few hairy situations during our mountain climb.

Synonym:

risky perilous treacherous dicey tense

Antonym:

easy safe calm

Related Word:

hairy frog