How to Pronounce "get your hackles up"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhækəɫz/ /ˈəp
GET-yer HAK-uhlz UP
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈækəlz/ /ˈʌp
get-YAW HAK-uhlz UP
Definition
To become irritated, angry, or defensive, often because something feels like a threat or an insult.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhækəɫz/ /ˈəp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈækəlz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-yer HAK-uhlz UP
UK
get-YAW HAK-uhlz UP
Listen in Context
Don't get your hackles up—I'm only trying to help.
Her comments really got my hackles up.
Sometimes little things can get your hackles up without you realizing it.
He always gets his hackles up when someone questions his ideas.