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Shaggy: meaning, definitions and examples

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shaggy

 

[ ˈʃæɡi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

having long, untidy and unkempt hair

Synonyms

hairy, matted, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • The man had a shaggy beard that reached his chest.
  • The dog's shaggy fur needed to be brushed.

Translations

Translations of the word "shaggy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgrenhado

🇮🇳 झबरीला

🇩🇪 struppig

🇮🇩 kusut

🇺🇦 кошлатий

🇵🇱 rozczochrany

🇯🇵 ぼさぼさの

🇫🇷 ébouriffé

🇪🇸 desgreñado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 헝클어진

🇸🇦 أشعث

🇨🇿 rozcuchaný

🇸🇰 rozcuchaný

🇨🇳 蓬乱的

🇸🇮 razmršen

🇮🇸 óreiðanlegur

🇰🇿 шашыраған

🇬🇪 უფერული

🇦🇿 darmadağın

🇲🇽 desgreñado

Etymology

The word 'shaggy' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Old English word 'sceacga' meaning 'rough hair'. Over time, it evolved to describe unkempt or untidy hair, specifically referring to long and tangled strands.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,655, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.