hackles meaning

UK US /ˈhækəlz/ 2 syllables

hackles (noun): a feeling of anger and animosity.

Definition of hackles

  1. a feeling of anger and animosity
    • having one's hackles or dander up

    Synonyms: dander

    Type of: anger

How to pronounce hackles

hackles is pronounced /ˈhækəlz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in ES · 7-letter words

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