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shaggier

 

[ ˈʃægiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, texture

Shaggier refers to something that is characterized by having a long, tangled, or untidy hair or fur. It is often used to describe animals, particularly dogs, or textiles that have a furry or fuzzy surface. This term can also imply a lack of grooming, giving an unkempt or wild appearance. Commonly, shaggier is used in comparative forms to denote a greater degree of this characteristic compared to others. The notion of shagginess is often associated with a certain charm or endearment in animals.

Synonyms

disheveled, fuzzy, ragged, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • The puppy looks even shaggier after playing in the mud.
  • Her shaggier hair gave her a carefree look.
  • The shaggier carpet seemed more comfortable to sit on.
  • They preferred the shaggier dog breeds for their friendly appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaggier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais peludo

🇮🇳 ज्यादा बालों वाला

🇩🇪 haariger

🇮🇩 lebih berbulu

🇺🇦 більш волохатий

🇵🇱 bardziej kudłaty

🇯🇵 より毛深い

🇫🇷 plus poilu

🇪🇸 más peludo

🇹🇷 daha tüylü

🇰🇷 더 털이 많은

🇸🇦 أكثر شعراً

🇨🇿 více chlupatý

🇸🇰 viac chlpatý

🇨🇳 更毛茸茸

🇸🇮 bolj kosmat

🇮🇸 meira hár

🇰🇿 көбірек жүнді

🇬🇪 მეტი თმები

🇦🇿 daha tüklü

🇲🇽 más peludo

Word origin

The word 'shaggy' originates from the Middle English term 'shagge', which meant 'rough or tufty hair'. This term can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'skegg', meaning 'beard', highlighting its roots in characteristics associated with untamed or wild hair. Over the centuries, it evolved to describe not just hair but also the texture of various materials. 'Shaggier' serves as the comparative form of 'shaggy', indicating a greater level of shagginess, and has been used in language since at least the late 15th century to express a range of meanings from physical appearance to descriptive qualities in furniture and textiles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,557, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.