Hairy: meaning, definitions and examples

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hairy

[ ˈherē ]

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description of a person or animal

Covered with hair; having a lot of hair.

Synonyms

hirsute, hirsutism

Examples of usage

She has a hairy chest.
The dog has a hairy coat.
The spider has long hairy legs.

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informal expression

Dangerous or risky; full of difficulties or problems.

Synonyms

dangerous, dicey, risky

Examples of usage

It's a bit of a hairy situation.
I had a hairy moment when the car skidded.

Translations

Translations of the word "hairy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peludo

🇮🇳 बालों वाला

🇩🇪 haarig

🇮🇩 berbulu

🇺🇦 волохатий

🇵🇱 owłosiony

🇯🇵 毛深い (けぶかい)

🇫🇷 poilu

🇪🇸 peludo

🇹🇷 kıllı

🇰🇷 털이 많은

🇸🇦 شعراني

🇨🇿 chlupatý

🇸🇰 chlpate

🇨🇳 多毛的 (duō máo de)

🇸🇮 kosmat

🇮🇸 loðinn

🇰🇿 жүнді

🇬🇪 ბეწვიანი

🇦🇿 tüklü

🇲🇽 peludo

Word origin

The word 'hairy' originated from the Old English word 'hǣr', which meant 'hair'. Over time, it evolved into 'hairy' in Middle English. The use of 'hairy' to describe something covered in hair has been prevalent in English language for centuries, while the informal use to describe a risky situation emerged in the mid-20th century.