Adjective
/wˈɪskərd/
The term "whiskered" refers to having or covered in whiskers, which are the long, stiff hairs that grow from the face or snout of many animals, especially mammals like cats and rodents. It often describes animals such as cats or dogs, or it can be used figuratively to describe someone with a facial hair style that resembles whiskers.
Frequency of Use: "Whiskered" is not an extremely common word in everyday conversation, but it can be encountered in literature, animal descriptions, and sometimes in discussions about grooming styles. It is more often utilized in written contexts than oral speech, especially in descriptive narratives.
The whiskered cat sat on the windowsill, watching the birds.
El gato con bigotes se sentó en el alféizar de la ventana, observando a los pájaros.
I saw a whiskered man at the market; he looked quite eccentric.
Vi a un hombre con bigotes en el mercado; parecía bastante excéntrico.
The whiskered seal was lounging on the rock, basking in the sun.
La foca bigotuda estaba descansando en la roca, tomando el sol.
While "whiskered" itself isn't typically featured in a wide variety of idiomatic expressions, it can relate to phrases or expressions about facial hair or appearance in a more generalized sense.
"Whiskered face" refers to someone with notable facial hair.
La cara bigotuda de Roberto siempre atraía miradas curiosas.
(Roberto's whiskered face always attracted curious glances.)
"Whiskered and wild" can describe someone or something that appears untamed or unrefined.
La criatura que encontramos en el bosque era whiskered and wild, llena de energía.
(The creature we found in the woods was whiskered and wild, full of energy.)
"Whiskers on the chin" refers to a person who has a scruffy or unkempt appearance.
El hombre en el tren tenía whiskers on the chin, lo que le daba un aire despreocupado.
(The man on the train had whiskers on his chin, which gave him a carefree air.)
The word "whiskered" derives from the root "whisker," which has its origins in Middle English "whisker," meaning "a hair or bristle." This word is likely of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse "víska," meaning "to brush or sweep." The suffix "-ed" designates an adjective formed from a noun, indicating the presence of whiskers.
Synonyms: - Whisker-covered - Furry - Bearded (when referred to humans)
Antonyms: - Hairless - Smooth - Clean-shaven