# bristling

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈbɹɪs(ə)lɪŋ/ · frequency rank #54,654

## Definitions
1. Having bristles.
2. Reacting with anger or indignation.
3. Dressed in effective defensive equipment while not seeking a fight.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bristling