shaggier; shaggiest
1
a
: covered with or consisting of long, coarse, or matted hair
b
: covered with or consisting of thick, tangled, or unkempt vegetation
c
: having a rough nap, texture, or surface
d
: having hairlike processes
2
a
: unkempt
b
: confused or unclear in conception or thinking
shaggy ideas
a shaggy argument
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Examples of shaggy in a Sentence
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
a shaggy carpet that was a relic of the 1970s
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See the weird Cyclops artist drawn by one Ronald Gwinn of South Pasadena, complete with the shaggy easel and blaring lightbulb recognizable in Guston’s own late work.
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 4 June 2024
In a campaign video showcasing a variety of hair types and textures (including Rih's shaggy blonde pixie cut), the Fenty Beauty founder, 36, gives fans a sneak peek into her newest product line.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
The plant’s shaggy, grayish-brown bark doesn’t reflect much of that infrared light, but its healthy leaves — packed with compounds like water, carbohydrates and defense chemicals — reflect much more.
—Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 3 June 2024
Baby bangs paired with a shaggy lob actually complement your natural bone structure and draw attention to your eyes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
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Walker Mimms, New York Times, 4 June 2024
In a campaign video showcasing a variety of hair types and textures (including Rih's shaggy blonde pixie cut), the Fenty Beauty founder, 36, gives fans a sneak peek into her newest product line.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
The plant’s shaggy, grayish-brown bark doesn’t reflect much of that infrared light, but its healthy leaves — packed with compounds like water, carbohydrates and defense chemicals — reflect much more.
—Christopher Intagliata, NPR, 3 June 2024
Baby bangs paired with a shaggy lob actually complement your natural bone structure and draw attention to your eyes.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaggy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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shaggy
adjective
shag·gy
ˈshag-ē 
shaggier; shaggiest
1
: covered with or made up of long, coarse, or tangled growth
2
: having a rough or hairy surface
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