BRISTLING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word BRISTLING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BRISTLING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Bristling

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbrɪslɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(especially of hair) short, stiff, and spiky

Short Definition:

short and spiky

Examples:
  • a bristling beard
Definition:

aggressively brisk or tense

Short Definition:

aggressively brisk or tense

Examples:
  • he fills the screen with a restless, bristling energy

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