whiskered

/'wisk d/

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The word "whiskered" is an adjective that describes someone or something that has hair or whiskers, usually on the cheeks and chin. This word often refers to animals, especially cats or some types of fish, that have long, stiff hairs called whiskers.

Basic Explanation:

• Meaning: Having hair on the face, especially around the cheeks and chin.
• Usage: You can use "whiskered" to describe animals or people who have noticeable facial hair or whiskers.

Example:

• "The whiskered cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds outside." (In this sentence, "whiskered" describes a cat with noticeable whiskers.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Whiskered" can also be used in a more figurative sense to describe someone with a beard or someone who looks a bit scruffy.
• Example: "He looked quite whiskered after not shaving for a week."

Word Variants:

• Whisker (noun): The long, thin hairs on an animal's face.
• Whiskery (adjective): Similar to whiskered, but can refer to something having a lot of whiskers or resembling whiskers.

Different Meanings:

• The primary meaning of "whiskered" relates to facial hair in animals. It can also be used to describe the appearance of certain fish that have barbels or whisker-like projections.

Synonyms:

• Facial-haired
• Bearded (for humans)
• Whiskery (as an alternative adjective)

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While "whiskered" itself does not have common idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with it, you might hear phrases like: - "Whiskers on a cat": This is an expression that refers to the importance of the whiskers for balance and sensing the environment.

Summary:

"Whiskered" is a descriptive word that helps us talk about animals or people with noticeable facial hair. It’s a vivid way to describe someone or something with whiskers, especially in the context of pets or wildlife.

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Adjective

1. having hair on the cheeks and chin

Synonyms

• bearded
• barbate
• bewhiskered
• whiskery