Meaning Of The Word Hair-raising

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Hair-raising Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Hair-raising?

hair-raising
adjective: A hair-raising experience, event, or story is very frightening but can also be exciting.

hair-raising in American English
causing, or thought of as causing, the hair to stand on end; terrifying or shocking
adjective: terrifying or horrifying

hair-raising in British English
adjective: inspiring horror; terrifying

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