bristle up en · VERB
Meanings
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(intransitive) To become bristly; to stand on end
Her hairs bristled up.
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(intransitive) To become irate; to flare up
He bristled up when they made a joke about his heritage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bristling up | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| bristled up | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| bristled up | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| bristles up | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |