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Definition of hairy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hairy

adjective
 
/ˈheəri/
 
/ˈheri/
(comparative hairier, superlative hairiest)
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  1. covered with a lot of hair
    • a hairy chest/monster
    • The plant's rough, hairy stems can grow up to 6 feet tall.
    • It was a great hairy caterpillar.
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  2. (informal) dangerous or frightening but often exciting
    • Driving on icy roads can be pretty hairy.
    • a hairy experience
    • It was all pretty hairy, I can tell you.
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