Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Hackles.
Hackles - as a noun
A feeling of anger and animosity
Example: "Having one's hackles or dander up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
danderExample Sentences
"Her hackles rose when she heard someone insult her family."
"The dog's hackles stood on end as it faced the intruder."
"The politician's speech raised the hackles of many voters."
"He felt a chill down his spine, causing his hackles to rise."
"The teacher's unfair treatment of the students raised their hackles."
Word Game Points
Is HACKLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hackles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HACKLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is HACKLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hackles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHACKLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is HACKLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hackles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHACKLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.