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English

bristling

verb

Meaning

  1. To rise or stand erect, like bristles.
  2. Abound, to have an abundance of something
  3. (with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.
  4. To fix a bristle to.
  5. The act of one who bristles.
  6. Having bristles.
  7. Showing anger.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data