bristle
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Bristol, England (in imitation of the local dialect)
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Correct Way to Speak Bristol.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bristle” mean?
Bristol, England (in imitation of the local dialect)
Is “bristle” formal or informal?
bristle is generally humorous, slang.