borstig

bristly

adjective BORS-tikh Rare

Origin: from Borste (bristle)

Also means

prickly

Usage Note

borstig means covered in stiff bristles, from Borste. Used for a beard or a brush: ein borstiger Bart. Figuratively it can describe a curt, prickly temperament.

Examples

"Sein borstiger Schnurrbart kitzelte beim Lachen."

Natural Translation

His bristly moustache tickled when he laughed.

Literal Translation

His bristly moustache tickled at-the laughing.

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