hairy
UK: ˈheəri | US: ˈheri
Definition
adj. covered with or resembling hair
adj. (informal) difficult or dangerous
Structure
hair <hair>y <adjective suffix>
Etymology
The word "hairy" derives from the Old English "hǣr," meaning "hair," combined with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a characteristic or resemblance. Over time, "hairy" evolved to describe not only literal hairiness but also metaphorical challenges (e.g., "a hairy situation"), likely due to the association of tangled hair with complexity or difficulty.
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