SHAGGY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

shaggy

adjective

ˈsha-gē

Definition of shaggy

as in hairy

covered with or as if with hair a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face

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as in fuzzy

made of or resembling hair a shaggy carpet that was a relic of the 1970s

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Recent Examples of shaggy Morton kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with your hands until a shaggy dough forms. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 July 2026 Two years later, Swift pushed the bounds of her beauty yet again, pairing a white, deep V-cut gown with a shaggy bob. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaggy

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Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Scope 3 is the big, hairy one to get your arms around, but for us Scope 1 is our own operations—not just our stores, but our manufacturing.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of hairy

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Pair a striped tee with your silky slip skirt, finishing the look with vacation-ready accessories—a raffia tote, flip-flops, and shield sunglasses.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026
Greek yogurt creates a silky texture, while garlic, lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, and grated nutmeg deliver plenty of flavor.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

Definition of silky

Adjective

Bannister Road has been rough to drive on for seemingly years.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
The relationship between the two had been rough for a while, and Traci was excited to build a new life for herself independent of her husband.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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