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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Along the way, he’s made fans of Neko Case, Big Thief, Grandaddy’s Jason Lytle and scores of others drawn to his emotive playing and charming setup: a big Texas flag in the background, his brother, Nate, 13, on bass and a shaggy Aussiedoodle panting along.
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Stephen Deusner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Long, shaggy fringe will frame round faces and soften sharper face shapes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
But just how accurate is the movie (in theaters now), inspired by an adventure racer (portrayed by Wahlberg) who comes across a shaggy mutt during a brutal championship trek?
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Likewise, Lowe’s band sounded convincingly shaggy and unbuttoned, lending the impression of clambering behind the show’s procession like a second line.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The three 40ish-minute episodes sent to critics (out of eight) run shaggy with jokes, while the mystery progresses at an incremental pace.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
Her songs are fleshed out with filigree and shaggy swing but remain as delicate and intimate as ever.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
Stewart wore her shaggy hair tossed to the side and accessorized with dark rimless sunglasses, high patent leather heels, and a boxy handbag.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
This shaggy short bob is so stylish with the addition of razored curtain bangs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
Stephen Deusner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Long, shaggy fringe will frame round faces and soften sharper face shapes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
But just how accurate is the movie (in theaters now), inspired by an adventure racer (portrayed by Wahlberg) who comes across a shaggy mutt during a brutal championship trek?
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Likewise, Lowe’s band sounded convincingly shaggy and unbuttoned, lending the impression of clambering behind the show’s procession like a second line.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The three 40ish-minute episodes sent to critics (out of eight) run shaggy with jokes, while the mystery progresses at an incremental pace.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024
Her songs are fleshed out with filigree and shaggy swing but remain as delicate and intimate as ever.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2024
Stewart wore her shaggy hair tossed to the side and accessorized with dark rimless sunglasses, high patent leather heels, and a boxy handbag.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
This shaggy short bob is so stylish with the addition of razored curtain bangs.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaggy. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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