bristle

- noun (n)

Meaning: short, prickly hair

Synonyms: barb feeler ﬁber point prickle quill spine stubble thorn vibrissa whisker

- verb (v)

Meaning: become upset, excited

Synonyms: be angry be infuriated be maddened blow up boil boil over bridle ﬂare ﬂare up fume get one’s dander up rage rise rufﬂe see red seethe spit stand on end swell