comb someone's hair the wrong way

English

Verb

comb someone's hair the wrong way (third-person singular simple present combs someone's hair the wrong way, present participle combing someone's hair the wrong way, simple past and past participle combed someone's hair the wrong way)

1. To irritate or provoke someone.

   Synonym: stroke someone's hair the wrong way

See also

• ruffle someone's feathers