Definition of SHAGGY

shaggy

Adjective Satellite

  • used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
    • "a shaggy beard"
  • having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags
    • "shaggy rugs"

Adj

  • Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.
  • Having a surface like shaggy hair; with a rough nap.
  • Confused, muddled.

Adjective

  • Covered with or composed of long, rough hair or fibers.

Examples

  • a shaggy dog
  • His SHAGGY beard obscured his thoughts, making him an unpredictable Words With Friends opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From shag + -y.

Synonyms

bushy, shagged, shaggy-coated, shaggy-haired

Scrabble Score: 14

shaggy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
shaggy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shaggy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

shaggy: valid Words With Friends Word