Definition

Describing something that has whiskers or is covered with whiskers, often used to refer to animals like cats or dogs.

Example

The whiskery cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds outside.

Conversation

Have you seen that whiskery old cat down the street?

Yeah, I noticed it the other day; it looked so fluffy and cute!

I wonder how old it is; it definitely has a lot of character with those whiskery features.

For sure! It seems like it’s been around for a long time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Whiskery → It is formed from "whisker" (from Middle English *whisker*, meaning a hair or bristle) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by). The word "whiskery" describes something that is characterized by whiskers or having whiskers.

Memory Tip

Think of 'whisker' as a hair or bristle, and remember that 'whiskery' means something that has or is characterized by those hairs.

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