plural of bristle

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of bristle

A stiff or coarse hair. / The hairs or other filaments that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.

To rise or stand erect, like bristles. / abound, to have an abundance of something / (with at) To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

simple past tense and past participle of bristle

Having bristles

(slang, humorous) Bristol, England (in imitation of the local dialect)

Having bristles. / Showing anger.

present participle of bristle

The act of one who bristles.