straggly

adjective strag·gly \ˈstra-g(ə-)lē\

: growing or hanging in an untidy way

strag·gli·erstrag·gli·est

Full Definition of STRAGGLY

: spread out or scattered irregularly <a straggly beard>

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STRAGGLY Defined for Kids

adjective strag·gly \ˈstra-glē, -gə-lē\

strag·gli·erstrag·gli·est

: growing, hanging, or arranged in an untidy or scattered way <straggly hair>

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