Dictionary
hairy
adjective \ˈher-ē\
: covered with a lot of hair
: causing fear or tension : dangerous or stressful
hair·i·erhair·i·est
Full Definition of HAIRY
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 mathematics problem>
— hair·i·ness \ˈher-ē-nəs\ noun
See hairy defined for English-language learners
See hairy defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HAIRY
14th century
Related to HAIRY
HAIRY Defined for Kids
hairy
adjective \ˈher-ē\
hair·i·erhair·i·est
Definition of HAIRY for Kids
: covered with hair
— hair·i·ness noun
Medical Dictionary
hairy
adjective \ˈha(ə)r-ē, ˈhe(ə)r-\
hair·i·erhair·i·est
Medical Definition of HAIRY
1
: covered with hair or hairlike material
2
: made of or resembling hair
—hair·i·ness \ˈhar-ē-nəs, ˈher-\ noun
Learn More About HAIRY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hairy armadilloPrevious Word in the Dictionary: hairwormAll Words Near: hairy
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up hairy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).