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Hair-raising

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Meanings of Hair-raising

Adjective

  • Causing fear; scary.

Explanation of the word: Hair-raising

Hair-raising is a way to describe something that makes you feel scared or very excited, like a roller coaster ride.

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Translations for the word: Hair-raising

hindi
बाल खड़े करने वाला (Baal Khade Karne Wala)

Baal Khade Karne Wala

डरावना (Daraavana)

Daraavana

रोमांचक (Romaanchak)

Romaanchak

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Hair-raising

What does 'hair-raising' mean?
The word 'hair-raising' means something that is very scary or exciting, making your hair stand on end!
How do you pronounce 'hair-raising'?
You pronounce 'hair-raising' like this: 'hair-ray-zing'.
What is the origin of the word 'hair-raising'?
The term 'hair-raising' comes from the idea that something frightening can make your hair stand up, like when you're scared.
What is the meaning of 'hair-raising' in Bengali?
The word 'hair-raising' in Bengali is 'চমকপ্রদ' (Chomokprod).