Shag

Pronunciation: /ʃæɡ/

Definitions of shag

noun a type of carpet or rug with a deep pile

Example Sentences

A1 I found a shag carpet at the thrift store.

A2 The dog's favorite toy is a shaggy ball.

B1 The shag of the rug adds a cozy feel to the room.

B2 She loves the shag of the fabric on her new sofa.

C1 The shag of the grass on the golf course is meticulously maintained.

C2 The shag of the fur coat was a luxurious indulgence.

verb to have sexual intercourse with someone

Example Sentences

A1 I shag my dog every day to keep his fur clean.

A2 She shagged the carpet to remove the dust.

B1 The gardener shagged the lawn to make it look neat.

B2 He shags his golf clubs after every game to maintain them.

C1 The professional cleaner shags the rugs to perfection.

C2 The car enthusiast meticulously shags his vintage car to preserve its shine.

Examples of shag in a Sentence

formal The bird's feathers were carefully examined for any signs of shag.

informal I heard they found a shag carpet in the basement of the old house.

slang He's always trying to shag that new girl at work.

figurative The team's performance took a shag after their star player got injured.

Grammatical Forms of shag

• past tense: shagged
• plural: shags
• comparative: more shaggy
• superlative: most shaggy
• present tense: shag
• future tense: will shag
• perfect tense: have shagged
• continuous tense: is shagging
• singular: shag
• positive degree: shaggy
• infinitive: to shag
• gerund: shagging
• participle: shagged

Origin and Evolution of shag

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shag' originated from the Old English word 'sceacga' which meant rough matted hair or fur.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'shag' evolved to refer to a type of carpet with a long pile, and eventually to a type of haircut or hairstyle characterized by layers of hair cut in a choppy manner.