shaggier; shaggiest
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
: unkempt
b
: confused or unclear in conception or thinking
shaggy ideas
a shaggy argument
Examples of shaggy in a Sentence
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
a shaggy carpet that was a relic of the 1970s
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The goldendoodle named Bruno is crossbreed of a golden retriever and a poodle, and is known to have unique fur—loose curls and sometimes shaggy.
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The vintage, rock-n-roll vibe of this layered cut is an obvious nod to icons like Jane Fonda and ‘70s rockstars, but it's taken a modern turn in recent years and been reinvented in new ways like the wolf cut and the shaggy lob.
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Stir in buttermilk, sour cream, and chives until a shaggy dough forms.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
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Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
The bison’s large, hump-like shoulder, shaggy fur, and thick mane distinguish it from the smoother-coated buffalo.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The vintage, rock-n-roll vibe of this layered cut is an obvious nod to icons like Jane Fonda and ‘70s rockstars, but it's taken a modern turn in recent years and been reinvented in new ways like the wolf cut and the shaggy lob.
—Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 14 May 2025
Stir in buttermilk, sour cream, and chives until a shaggy dough forms.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for shaggy
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaggy. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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shaggy
adjective
shag·gy
ˈshag-ē 
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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