Main Entry: shag·gy

Pronunciation: \ˈsha-gē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): shag·gi·er; shag·gi·est

Date: 1581

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>

— shag·gi·ly \ˈsha-gə-lē\ adverb

— shag·gi·ness \ˈsha-gē-nəs\ noun