Shaggy

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæɡi/

Definitions of shaggy

adjective having long, thick, and unkempt hair or fur

Example Sentences

A1 The shaggy dog ran around the yard.

A2 She wore a shaggy sweater to keep warm in the winter.

B1 The old man had a shaggy beard that reached his chest.

B2 The shaggy rug added a cozy touch to the living room.

C1 The shaggy-haired musician captivated the audience with his soulful performance.

C2 The shaggy mountain goat blended in perfectly with its rocky surroundings.

Examples of shaggy in a Sentence

formal The shaggy dog wandered aimlessly through the park.

informal I love that shaggy dog, he's so cute!

slang Check out that shaggy dude over there, he looks like he hasn't showered in weeks.

figurative Her thoughts were a shaggy mess, tangled and unkempt.

Grammatical Forms of shaggy

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

Origin and Evolution of shaggy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old English

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'shaggy' has evolved to describe anything that is unkempt, untidy, or rough in texture, not just limited to hair or fur.