Dental Hygiene

noun a short stiff hair or bristle-like appendage on an animal or plant

verb to react angrily or defensively in a hostile or offended manner

• The porcupine's quills bristle when it feels threatened.
• She could see his hair bristle with anger as he argued with his boss.
• I could feel my skin bristle when I heard that creepy noise in the dark.
• The tension in the room was so thick you could practically see it bristle between them.

adjective not processed or dealt with in any way; not treated with a particular substance or process

• Untreated mental health issues can have serious consequences.
• If you leave your cut untreated, it could get infected.
• I can't believe you're leaving that toothache untreated, dude.
• His untreated anger festered and eventually led to an explosive outburst.

noun acronym for 'Hear You Go'

• The HYG index measures the performance of high-yield corporate bonds.
• I heard that HYG is a good investment option for those looking for higher returns.
• I'm thinking of putting some money into HYG, it seems like a solid choice.
• Her smile lit up the room, like a beacon of HYG in a sea of uncertainty.