Definition hackles in British English

hackles noun

[plural] noun

/ˈhæk(ə)lz/

if your hackles rise, or if something raises your hackles, you begin to feel very angry

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lose your temper (with) go mad see red

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the hairs on the back of the neck of cats, dogs, and some other animals that stick up when they are angry

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armor armour beard

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