shaggier; shaggiest
Synonyms of shaggynext
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
b
: confused or unclear in conception or thinking
shaggy ideas
a shaggy argument

shagginess

2 of 2

noun

plural -es
: the quality or state of being shaggy

Synonyms of shaggy

Examples of shaggy in a Sentence

Adjective a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face a shaggy carpet that was a relic of the 1970s
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Adjective
A bit later, a shaggy-haired knight would win the final competition, beat his chest, and throw a triumphant fist in the air as his section screamed for him. — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 Barring some sort of unforeseen cataclysm, Inevitability has reared its great, shaggy head. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026 The Roger Clubhouse has more than initially meets the eye with its all-white colorway, as the laces feature a shaggy texture and two red stitch embellishments are added at the heel. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Aptly named after Abdalla’s character, the Allie-Cat cut echoes Allie Hayes’s effortless confidence with shaggy layers of tousled brunette waves with golden-blonde highlights that had fans swooning for more than just hot hockey players. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shaggy

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of shaggy was in 1581

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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaggy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

shaggy

adjective
shaggier; shaggiest
1
: covered with or made up of long, coarse, or tangled growth
2
: having a rough or hairy surface
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