Shaggy

/ˈʃæɡ.i/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a disheveled or haphazard look.

The artist had shaggy hair that complemented his laid-back style.

Having long, unkempt hair or fur; characterized by a rough or matted appearance.

The shaggy dog ran playfully across the park, its fur flying in all directions.

Rough and untidy in appearance.

He wore a shaggy sweater that looked as if it hadn’t been washed in weeks.

Characterized by a thick or coarse texture.

The shaggy carpet added a cozy feel to the living room.

Resembling or suggestive of shags or tangles.

The shaggy appearance of the mountain gave it a rugged charm.

Middle English 'shaggy' from 'shagge', meaning having a rough or shaggy appearance.

shaggy dog story:

A long, improbable tale with an anticlimactic ending.

Refers to someone with a messy or unkempt appearance.

After the camping trip, he looked pretty shaggy.

Used to describe a casual or laid-back style or demeanor.

He's got that shaggy vibe that makes him so chill.