Definition of "hairy" in English

adjective

1. (of a person) Having a lot of body hair.

   • a hairy man

2. (of an animal) Having a lot of fur.

   • Near-synonyms: long-haired, furry
   • hairy mammoth

3. (of a human body part other than the head) Having hair growing from it.

   • hairy chest;   hairy back

4. (uncommon) Long-haired.

   • yelling about dirty, hairy hippies

5. Seeming as if hair-covered or as if consisting of hair.

   • Near-synonym: hairlike
   • hairy cell leukemia
   • hairy moss

6. (informal) Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.

   • It’s a hairy problem, and will probably take several weeks to sort out.

7. (informal) Causing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.