shaggy

(s̸hagē)

adjective shaggier, shaggiest

  1. covered with or having long, coarse hair or wool
  2. carelessly groomed; unkempt
  3. of tangled, coarse growth; straggly; scrubby
  4. having a rough nap or surface

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See shaggy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective shag·gi·er, shag·gi·est
  1. Having, covered with, or resembling long rough hair or wool.
  2. Bushy or matted: shaggy hair.
  3. Having a rough nap or surface, as a textile.
  4. Poorly groomed; unkempt.
  5. Marked by a lack of order or clarity in thinking, planning, or performance.

Related Forms:

  • shagˈgi·ly adverb
  • shagˈgi·ness noun

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