hedgy

/ˈhɛdʒi/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a hedge, especially a thorny shrub or small tree with branches used for fencing or boundaries.

“The hedgy area around the garden required regular trimming to prevent it from getting overgrown.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is associated with or characteristic of a hedge, especially a thorny shrub or small tree with branches used for fencing or boundaries.

“The old, gnarled trees were examples of hedgy growth in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • bristly
  • thorny

Antonyms

  • bare
  • smooth