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shaggy

UK/ˈʃæɡi/ US/ˈʃeɪ̯ɡi/ fairly common

adjective

1.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

  • “bushy locks”
  • “a shaggy beard”
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2.

having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags

  • “junipers with shagged trunks”
  • “shaggy rugs”
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Origin

From shag + -y.

Phrases

  • shaggy cut
  • shaggy dog story
  • shaggy dog tale
  • shaggy dwarf morning glory
  • shaggy God story
  • shaggy inkcap
  • shaggy mane
  • shaggy soldier

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