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Shaggy (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Used of hair; thick and poorly groomed; "bushy locks"; "a shaggy beard".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The musician's shaggy hair fell across his face as he strummed the guitar.
  • His shaggy beard made him look like a lumberjack who had just stepped out of the forest.
  • The little boy's shaggy locks needed a trim, but his mother couldn't bear to cut them.
  • The rock star's shaggy mane was his trademark, and he spent hours each day styling it.
  • After months of not shaving, his shaggy whiskers had grown into a full-fledged beard.

Synonyms

  • Shaggy-coated
  • Bushy
  • Shaggy-haired

Related Words

  • Shag (noun)
  • Shagginess (noun)

Meaning 2

Having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags; "junipers with shagged trunks"; "shaggy rugs".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The old sheepdog had a shaggy coat that needed regular grooming to prevent matting.
  • The junipers on the hillside had shaggy trunks that were covered in moss and lichen.
  • The shaggy rug in the living room was a favorite spot for the family cat to nap.
  • The shaggy branches of the willow tree hung down over the pond, creating a natural canopy.
  • The shaggy fur of the yak made it well-suited to the harsh, cold climate of the Himalayas.

Synonyms

  • Shagged

Related Words

  • Shag (noun)
  • Shagginess (noun)
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