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hackles

noun

/ˈhækəlz/

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

His rude comment raised my hackles.

raise someone's hackles

bristles, anger, resentment, irritation

calm, peace, composure

raise hackles, hackles rise, lower hackles

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

A printed sheet of paper, often folded, used to advertise or provide information.

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection

A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.