Definition of Bristle
Noun: bristle bri-sul
- A stiff fibre (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic
- A stiff hair
- Be in a state of movement or action
"The garden bristled with toddlers";
- abound, burst
- Rise up as in fear
"The dog's fur bristled";
- uprise, stand up
- Have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles
"bristling leaves"
- React in an offended or angry manner
"He bristled at her suggestion that he should teach her how to use the program"
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