Hairiness
noun
The state of having a lot of hair, especially when it is not wanted.
She was embarrassed by the hairiness of her legs.
Often appears as...
- excessive hairiness
- natural hairiness
noun
A challenging or complex situation called 'hairiness' due to its similarity to tangled hair.
The whole project degenerated into hairiness.
Often appears as...
- project hairiness
- process hairiness
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The state of having a lot of hair, especially when it is not wanted.
She was embarrassed by the hairiness of her legs.
Often appears as...
- excessive hairiness
- natural hairiness
noun
A challenging or complex situation called 'hairiness' due to its similarity to tangled hair.
The whole project degenerated into hairiness.
Often appears as...
- project hairiness
- process hairiness
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Unwanted Growth
Used when referring to hair growing in undesired places or in excessive amounts.
Her concern about the hairiness on her upper lip grew over time.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Embarrassment
May imply a personal sensitivity about high levels of hair growth.
He tried various treatments to reduce the hairiness that embarrassed him.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Expectations
Can involve cultural norms of hair presence, especially considering gender norms.
The hairiness of her arms was at odds with societal expectations.
Pro Tip 1/3Unwanted Growth
Used when referring to hair growing in undesired places or in excessive amounts.
Her concern about the hairiness on her upper lip grew over time.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Embarrassment
May imply a personal sensitivity about high levels of hair growth.
He tried various treatments to reduce the hairiness that embarrassed him.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Expectations
Can involve cultural norms of hair presence, especially considering gender norms.
The hairiness of her arms was at odds with societal expectations.
Pro Tip 1/3Unwanted Growth
Used when referring to hair growing in undesired places or in excessive amounts.
Her concern about the hairiness on her upper lip grew over time.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Embarrassment
May imply a personal sensitivity about high levels of hair growth.
He tried various treatments to reduce the hairiness that embarrassed him.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Expectations
Can involve cultural norms of hair presence, especially considering gender norms.
The hairiness of her arms was at odds with societal expectations.
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although I don't think I'm so keen on the hairiness or the eight limbs for our Halloween party at camp last year I I came as a spider I did that's how much I
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
although I don't think I'm so keen on the hairiness or the eight limbs for our Halloween party at camp last year I I came as a spider I did that's how much I
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