birsie

Scots

Etymology

birse (“bristle, hair; anger, temper”) +‎ -ie

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˈbɪrsɪ], [ˈbʌrsɪ]

Adjective

birsie (comparative birsier, superlative birsiest)

1. bristly, hairy
2. hot-tempered, passionate
3. (weather) keen, sharp
4. difficult