hairy

[/ˈhɛəri/]

adjective

peludo

1. covered with hair or having a lot of hair

He has a hairy chest.

Ele tem o peito peludo.

2. difficult, dangerous, or risky; causing worry or fear

That was a hairy situation on the highway.

Aquela foi uma situação complicada na estrada.

3. resembling or containing hair

The hairy leaves of the plant help it retain moisture.

As folhas peludas da planta ajudam a reter umidade.

NYC Slang

sketchy (when referring to risky/dangerous situations)

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

peludo

most common term for physical hair coverage

General Brazilian

cabeludo

used specifically for head hair

General Brazilian

complicado/arriscado

for the meaning of risky or difficult

Portugal

cabeludo/piludo

Portuguese Portuguese preference; 'piludo' more colloquial

Portugal

complicado

for risky situations

hairy situation - uma situação complicada/difícil

hairy chest - peito peludo (often used metaphorically for toughness)

get hairy - ficar complicado/tenso

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