Hairy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈhɛəɹi/
• Rhymes: -ɛəɹi

Full definition of hairy

Adjective

1. Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.a hairy man
2. Of an animal, having a lot of fur.hairy mammoth
3. Of a body part other than the head, having hair growing from it.She is a great admirer of hairy chests.
4. Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.''It’s a hairy problem, and will probably take several weeks to sort out.

Synonyms

• (person) furry, hirsute
• (animal) furry
• (body part) furry, hirsute

Antonyms

• bald
• hairless

Derived terms

• hairily
• hairiness