dictionary.ptmake bristle / creep outverbgeneral usecommon/ɐ.ʁɨˈpi.aɾ/a·rre·pi·arPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition11. To cause hair or feathers to stand erect. 2. To cause a feeling of fear, horror, or strong emotion.Usage examples“The cold made her hair bristle.”“That horror movie really creeped me out.”SynonymsbristlehorrifyCommon combinationsmake hair bristle
1. To cause hair or feathers to stand erect. 2. To cause a feeling of fear, horror, or strong emotion.Usage examples“The cold made her hair bristle.”“That horror movie really creeped me out.”SynonymsbristlehorrifyCommon combinationsmake hair bristle