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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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
As Klara, Ortega rocks a shaggy, chin-length auburn bob with full fringe.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaggy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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