shaggy

adjective

ˈsha-gē How to pronounce shaggy (audio)
Definition of shaggynext
1
as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face

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2
as in fuzzy
made of or resembling hair a shaggy carpet that was a relic of the 1970s

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Recent Examples of shaggy The bed also has an anti-slip bottom and is made with shaggy sherpa fabric. — Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 It was filled with spare, ’60s shapes and saturated colors and included a trenchcoat done in aubergine, bordeaux and beige, shaggy bouclé coats and soft hobo bags. — WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Think unconventional suiting styles like a shaggy Sacai suit, a puffer-material Yohji two-piece, and a Willy Chavarria blazer in his favorite hue—green, of course. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025 Mix together with a pair of chopsticks until all the flakes come together in a shaggy ball. — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shaggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
  1. hairy
  2. fuzzy
  3. silky
  4. rough
Adjective
  • The lack of dihydrotestosterone receptors across the rest of our bodies explains why these areas can remain hairy even after our hairlines have lost their fight against these hormonal changes.
    — RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Detailing includes a hairy suede upper paired with golden accents which elevate the shoe.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of hairy
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  • What Freedman pointed out — and where this case is admittedly fuzzy — is that just because Lively felt harassed does not mean she was legally harassed.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Top Chef: Colorado is a standout of the franchise's back half, a warm and fuzzy season with memorable chefs — RIP Fatima — that's blissfully straightforward.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of fuzzy
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  • This wine exhibits fresh cherry, raspberry, and subtle spice, with a silky texture and a clean finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Try out the trend with the best silky tops on Amazon, all for less than $35.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of silky
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  • Sony has also had a bit of a rough time with the PS5 Pro, a device which has had at least some measure of technical problems where at times, its upgrades are failing to impress or even on occasion, making some games look worse.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Below are the stocks that came up in our search: While shares of Tesla , which has an RSI of around 22, advanced more than 5% midday Tuesday, on track to snap a three-day losing streak, the stock has had a rough time in recent weeks.
    — Sean Conlon, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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