adjective Uncommon

shaggy

SHA-gee

Shaggy (adjective) means Covered in long, thick, untidy hair or fur. Example: “The shaggy dog needed a good brush.”

adjective

Covered in long, thick, untidy hair or fur.

"The shaggy dog needed a good brush."

"He had a shaggy beard he never bothered to trim."

Having a rough, uneven surface or nap, like matted hair.

"The shaggy rug felt soft underfoot."

How to use shaggy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCovered in long, messy hair, fur, or fibre.

Common pairings

shaggy dog shaggy hair shaggy beard

shaggier comparative, shaggiest superlative

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What does “shaggy” mean?

The word “shaggy” means covered in long, thick, untidy hair or fur. In plain terms, covered in long, messy hair, fur, or fibre.

How do you pronounce “shaggy”?

“Shaggy” is pronounced SHA-gee (/ˈʃæɡi/ in IPA).

How do you use “shaggy” in a sentence?

Here is “shaggy” used in a sentence: “The shaggy dog needed a good brush.”

What part of speech is “shaggy”?

“Shaggy” is an adjective.

Is “shaggy” a common word?

“Shaggy” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “shaggy” have?

“Shaggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in long, thick, untidy hair or fur.