We found 3 dictionaries that define the word get hackles up:

General (2 matching dictionaries)

1. get (one's) hackles up: Dictionary.com
2. get (one's) hackles up: TheFreeDictionary.com

Miscellaneous (1 matching dictionary)

3. get hackles up: Idioms

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