Meaning & Definition of word "Shaggy"

Shaggy

/ˈʃæɡ.i/

adjective:

  • 1. Having a disheveled or haphazard look.
    • Example: The artist had shaggy hair that complemented his laid-back style.
  • 2. Having long, unkempt hair or fur; characterized by a rough or matted appearance.
    • Example: The shaggy dog ran playfully across the park, its fur flying in all directions.
  • 3. Rough and untidy in appearance.
    • Example: He wore a shaggy sweater that looked as if it hadn’t been washed in weeks.
  • 4. Characterized by a thick or coarse texture.
    • Example: The shaggy carpet added a cozy feel to the living room.
  • 5. Resembling or suggestive of shags or tangles.
    • Example: The shaggy appearance of the mountain gave it a rugged charm.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

shaggy dog story:

A long, improbable tale with an anticlimactic ending.

Related Words

shag:

A style of haircut or fur that is rough and uneven.

shagging:

A term often used in the context of casual sexual relations.

Slang Meanings of shaggy

Meaning: Refers to someone with a messy or unkempt appearance.

Example Sentence: After the camping trip, he looked pretty shaggy.

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

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