Shaggy

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈʃæɡi/Rhymes: -æɡi

Origin

shag + -y

Full definition of shaggy

Adjective

1. Rough with long or thick hair, fur or wool; unshaven, ungroomed, or unbrushed.
• 1900, L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of OzThey waited until Dorothy awoke the next morning. The little girl was quite frightened when she saw the great pile of shaggy wolves, but the Tin Woodman told her all. She thanked him for saving them and sat down to breakfast, after which they started again upon their journey.
2. Rough; rugged; jaggy.

Derived terms

• shaggy dog story