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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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2024
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2024
Prince William is experimenting with a new look this summer, one that has been at the center of a hairy situation before.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024
That is because cats see guinea pigs as big hairy mice, which is their favorite prey.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
An extra-large and very hairy porch pirate was caught red-handed on Ring doorbell footage last week committing a pumpkin heist.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Hairy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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