noun
- a short, stiff hair or fiber
verb
- to show anger or irritation
- to stand up stiffly like bristles
Examples
- The paintbrush had natural bristles made from pig hair.
- His beard bristles were rough against her cheek.
- She bristled at the unfair criticism of her work.
- The cat’s fur bristled when it saw the dog.
- The old man bristled with indignation at the suggestion.
- Porcupine quills bristled from its back.
- He bristled whenever someone questioned his authority.