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shaggy
adjective shag·gy \ˈsha-gē\
: long and tangled
: covered with hair or fur that is long and tangled
shag·gi·ershag·gi·est
Full Definition of SHAGGY
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>
— shag·gi·ly \ˈsha-gə-lē\ adverb
— shag·gi·ness \ˈsha-gē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SHAGGY
1581
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shaggy
adjective shag·gy \ˈsha-gē\
shag·gi·ershag·gi·est
Definition of SHAGGY for Kids
: covered with or made up of a long and tangled growth (as of hair) <The dog has a shaggy coat.>
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