birsie

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Scots

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Etymology

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birse (bristle, hair; anger, temper) +‎ -ie

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈbɪrsɪ], [ˈbʌrsɪ]

Adjective

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birsie (comparative birsier, superlative birsiest)

  1. bristly, hairy
  2. hot-tempered, passionate
  3. (weather) keen, sharp
  4. difficult