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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
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Recent Examples of shaggy
That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Last Wednesday, the hotel was swarmed with guys sporting shaggy haircuts, all looking like Geese frontman Cameron Winter.
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Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
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Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.
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Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Last Wednesday, the hotel was swarmed with guys sporting shaggy haircuts, all looking like Geese frontman Cameron Winter.
—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
The bear was almost on top of us when, with a deafening roar, the shot from both barrels smacked into that enormous shaggy head.
—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.
—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shaggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
Adjective
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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The therapist was a round, soft woman who sat cross-legged on a fuzzy couch.
Adjective
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The eggs also act as a natural stabilizer, so this type of ice cream doesn't require other ingredients to achieve a silky texture.
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The duo of butternut squash and carrots unite in this silky smooth, bright orange soup that's perfect for spring.
Adjective
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Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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