Meaning & Definition of word "Hair"
Hair
/hɛər/
noun:
- 1. The fine, threadlike strands that grow from the skin of humans and some animals.
- Example: She brushed her long, curly hair before going out.
- 2. A single threadlike strand of hair.
- Example: I found a hair on my coat.
- 3. A mass or collection of such strands.
- Example: The dog left a lot of hair on the sofa.
- 4. A very small amount or quantity; a bit.
- Example: He has a hair of doubt about the situation.
Etymology
●Old English 'hǣr', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'haar' and German 'Haar'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let one's hair down:
To relax and behave informally.
split hairs:
To make very fine or overly subtle distinctions.
more than one way to skin a cat:
There are many methods to achieve the same goal, often related to achieving a hairstyle.
Related Words
hairstyle:
The arrangement or fashion in which hair is cut or styled.
hairbrush:
A tool with bristles used for grooming hair.
haircut:
The act or result of cutting hair.
Slang Meanings of hair
Meaning: bad hair day
● Example Sentence: I woke up late and couldn't style my hair, so it's a total bad hair day.
Meaning: hair raising
● Example Sentence: That horror movie was hair raising; I couldn't look away.
Meaning: hair of the dog
● Example Sentence: I had a rough night, and my friend suggested some hair of the dog, so we went for drinks.