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shaggy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʃæɡi/

shaggy means: Having long, thick hair or fur that looks untidy.

adjective

UNTIDY HAIRB2

Having long, thick hair or fur that looks untidy.

  • A shaggy dog followed us home.
  • His shaggy hair fell over his eyes.
  • The ponies grow thick, shaggy coats in winter.

Similar words: hairy, uncombed, unkempt

Common phrases: shaggy dog, shaggy hair, shaggy beard

ROUGH SOFT SURFACEC1

Having a rough, soft surface made of long, loose threads or similar material.

  • She bought a shaggy rug.
  • The shaggy carpet felt soft under our feet.
  • Long threads give this fabric its shaggy surface.

Similar words: fleecy, fuzzy

Opposites: smooth

Common phrases: shaggy rug, shaggy carpet, shaggy fabric

CONFUSEDC2

Confusing and poorly organized, with parts that do not fit together clearly.

  • The novel has a shaggy plot.
  • His shaggy account left us unsure what had happened.
  • The editor tried to straighten out the shaggy narrative.

Similar words: muddled, confused, rambling

Opposites: clear, coherent

Common phrases: shaggy narrative, shaggy plot, shaggy account

Questions about shaggy

What does shaggy mean?

Having long, thick hair or fur that looks untidy.

What is shaggy in other languages?

Türkçe: uzun tüylü · Español: peludo · Français: hirsute · Deutsch: zottelig · Italiano: irsuto · 日本語: 毛むくじゃらの

How do you pronounce shaggy?

It is pronounced /ˈʃæɡi/.

How do you use shaggy in a sentence?

A shaggy dog followed us home. His shaggy hair fell over his eyes.

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