shaggy
word
Definition
Describes hair, fur, or something similar that is long, thick, and messy or untidy.
Usage & Nuances
Common with animals, hair, or coats ('shaggy dog', 'shaggy hair'). Informal. Suggests untidiness, but can also sound endearing. Not used for short or flat fur/hair. Don't confuse with 'scruffy' (messy appearance in general).
Spanish: peludo - desgreñadoPortuguese (BR): peludo - desgrenhadoPortuguese (PT): peludo - desgrenhadoChinese (Simplified): 毛茸茸的 - 蓬乱的Chinese (Traditional): 毛茸茸的 - 蓬亂的Hindi: झबरा - अस्त-व्यस्तArabic: أشعث - كثيف الشعرBengali: লোমশ - ঝোপঝোপেRussian: лохматыйJapanese: ぼさぼさの - もじゃもじゃのVietnamese: xù xìKorean: 덥수룩한Turkish: kabarık - dağınık tüylüUrdu: بکھرا ہوا - جھاڑ دارIndonesian: berbulu tebal - acak-acakan
Example Sentences
The dog has shaggy fur.
basic
He wore a shaggy sweater in winter.
basic
The sheep looks extra shaggy after not being shaved.
basic
I need a haircut—my hair's gotten way too shaggy.
natural
The old rug in the hallway looks a bit shaggy these days.
natural
Kids love that big, shaggy bear at the toy store.
natural