Shaggy

usgb/ˈʃæɡi/
adjective

Of a person or animal, having or covered with long, rough, and untidy hair or fur.

My neighbor's dog is very friendly and shaggy.
Visual representation of "shaggy" - Of a person or animal, having or covered with long, rough, and untidy hair or fur.

Often appears as...

  • shaggy hair
  • shaggy coat
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Animal Descriptions

Use 'shaggy' for describing animals to emphasize their unruly or thick hair.

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The shaggy pony at the farm loved to be brushed.
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Informal Fashion

'Shaggy' can describe a casual, relaxed hairstyle, not typically for formal events.

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His shaggy hairstyle worked well with his laid-back personality.
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Uncultivated Look

'Shaggy' often gives a sense of something being natural and untouched, like wilderness.

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The shaggy landscape of the island was breathtaking.
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