bristly Get Printable Handwriting (bris-tly) 2 syllables Learn It! Spelling Test Definition adverb. to express one's anger usually violently;noun. a stiff short hair or fiber Example Sentence He became bristly and spiteful. OR The horse has a short bristly mane. Synonyms get angry; rage; madden; whisker; spine Antonyms be delighted; pleased Share with your friends: