Hackles Definition & Meaning
hackles
- noun
- a feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up"
"Hackles" in song lyrics
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"dog hackles"
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Words that rhyme with hackles
Usage tips for "hackles"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hackles mean?
- a feeling of anger and animosity; "having one's hackles or dander up"
- What part of speech is hackles?
- Hackles is a noun.