What does bristling mean?
Bristling means Having bristles..
Bristling
/ˈbɹɪs(ə)lɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
Having bristles..
Definitions by Sense
- Having bristles.
- Reacting with anger or indignation.
- (UK, video games, dated) Dressed in effective defensive equipment while not seeking a fight.
- present participle and gerund of bristle
- The act of one who bristles.
- Alternative form of brisling.
Example Sentences
Tottenham had hoped to make a statement of real intent against the title pace-setters and while manager Harry Redknapp did not secure the victory he craved, he at least saw his side match United every stride of the way in a game that fizzled out after a bristling start.
When dogs fight, there are usually preliminaries to the actual combat — snarlings and bristlings and stiff-legged struttings. But White Fang learned to omit these preliminaries.
Synonyms for bristling
Antonyms for bristling
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bristling
- most bristling
- bristlings
Usage Notes
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Tottenham had hoped to make a statement of real intent against the title pace-setters and while manager Harry Redknapp did not secure the victory he craved, he at least saw his side match United every stride of the way in a game that fizzled out after a bristling start.
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