Bristly and Peeved

Bristly

Bristly adjective - Covered with or as if with hair.

Peeved and bristly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peeved" instead an adjective "Bristly".

Nearby Words: bristle, bristling, bristled

Peeved

Peeved adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.
Usage example: we were short a cook, and peeved diners were getting up and leaving before we could serve them

Bristly and peeved are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bristly" instead an adjective "Peeved".

Nearby Words: peeve, peevish
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