Covered with or likely to develop blisters; characterized by the formation of fluid-filled bubbles on skin or surfaces.
From Middle English 'blister' (possibly from Old Norse 'blása' meaning to blow) combined with the suffix '-y' indicating a quality or characteristic. The term evolved to describe anything resembling or prone to blistering.
Blistery weather doesn't actually cause blisters directly—it's friction combined with heat and moisture that does the damage! That's why runners get blisters more often in hot, humid conditions than in cold ones.
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