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 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 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for shaggy

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This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
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.

— Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 22 June 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health recommends soaking leafy produce and fuzzy fruits like peaches in a 10% white vinegar and 90% water mixture.

— Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Deers tend to avoid flowers and plants with strong odors or foliage with a fuzzy, rough, or odd texture.

— Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of fuzzy

Adjective

Rabbit’s wide-leg EZ Pants are made of a silky, breathable blend of polyester and spandex, which keeps them airy and lends to their impressive quick-drying and anti-chafing properties.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve for an extra-silky finish.

— Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

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