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Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.

Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.

Valid in These Word Lists

TWL/NWL compatible English word list

Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary

Meaning of hairy

adjective

Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body. Example: a hairy man
Of an animal, having a lot of fur. Example: hairy mammoth
Of a body part other than the head, having hair growing from it. Example: She is a great admirer of hairy chests.
Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating. Example: It’s a hairy problem, and will probably take several weeks to sort out.
Causing anxiety or fright; terrifying, scary.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

What is a Dictionary Checker?

A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.

How It Works

The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.