Shaggiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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shaggiest
[ ˈʃæɡiɪst ]
descriptive appearance
The term 'shaggiest' is the superlative form of 'shaggy', which describes something that is extremely covered with long, messy, or unkempt hair or fur. It is often used in contexts related to animals, particularly dogs, but can also refer to textures or hair in general. In informal usage, it can imply a particularly rugged or wild appearance.
Synonyms
disheveled, furry, hairy, messy, unkempt.
Examples of usage
- The shaggiest dog at the park was a big, fluffy golden retriever.
- He wore the shaggiest sweater, which had seen better days.
- The shaggiest plant in my garden needs a serious haircut.
- Look at that shaggiest hairstyle, it looks so carefree!
Translations
Translations of the word "shaggiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais desgrenhado
🇮🇳 सबसे कूड़े वाला
🇩🇪 am struppigsten
🇮🇩 paling kusut
🇺🇦 найкучерявіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej potargany
🇯🇵 最もボサボサの
🇫🇷 le plus ébouriffé
🇪🇸 el más despeinado
🇹🇷 en dağınık
🇰🇷 가장 헝클어진
🇸🇦 الأكثر تشابكًا
🇨🇿 nejrozcuchanější
🇸🇰 najrozcuchanejší
🇨🇳 最凌乱的
🇸🇮 najbolj razmršen
🇮🇸 mest rugla
🇰🇿 ең ұйықталған
🇬🇪 ყველაზე არეული
🇦🇿 ən dolaşıq
🇲🇽 el más despeinado
Etymology
The word 'shaggy' originates from the Old English term 'sceacga', which means 'having shag'. It has evolved over time to describe anything characterized by long, rough hair or fur. The transformation from 'shag' to 'shaggy' involved the addition of the suffix '-y' to imply a state of being filled with shags or having that particular quality. The superlative form, 'shaggiest', follows the standard pattern in English by adding '-est' to indicate the highest degree of the adjective. Shaggy has often been associated with a laid-back, informal aesthetic, especially in the context of fashion and animal appearances. Over the years, the word has also found its way into pop culture references, including the iconic character Shaggy from the Scooby-Doo franchise, who is famously depicted with a shaggy appearance.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,278, 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.