Vocabulary Spotlight
Bristle
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: गुस्से में आना (Gusse mein aana) – To react with irritation or anger; to stand up stiffly, like hair or fur.
Pronunciation
[bris-uhl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Rise up – खड़े हो जाना (khade ho jaana)
Related Words
Ruffle – गड़बड़ाना (gadbadana)
Word Origin
“Bristle” shabd Old English “bristel” se aya hai, jo hair aur fur ke standing position ko refer karta hai.
– “Bristle” originates from Old English “bristel,” referring to the standing position of hair or fur when irritated.
Word Family
Noun: Bristle – खड़े बाल (khade baal)
Verb: Bristle – गुस्से में आना (gusse mein aana)
Usage Examples
1. Jab usne insult ki, to wo bristle kar gusse mein aa gaya.
– When he was insulted, he bristled in anger.
2. Billiyan khatre ko mehsoos karte hi bristle ho jati hain.
– Cats bristle when they sense danger.
Cultural Note
India mein “bristle” shabd ko ek emotional reaction ke liye use kiya jata hai, khaaskar gusse ya irritation ko dikhane ke liye.
In Context
“Bristle” ka use emotional reactions ke liye hota hai, jaise gusse mein kisi ka react karna ya kisi baal ka khada ho jana.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Bristle” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Bristle” shabd ka origin kya hai?