Associations to the word «Shaggy»

Wiktionary

SHAGGY, adjective. Rough with long or thick hair, fur or wool; unshaven, ungroomed, or unbrushed.
SHAGGY, adjective. Rough; rugged; jaggy.
SHAGGY DOG STORIES, noun. Plural of shaggy dog story
SHAGGY DOG STORY, noun. A long-winded tale or yarn featuring extensive narration of typically irrelevant details, usually resulting in a pointless or absurd punchline, which is often a pun or Spoonerism on a known catchphrase.

Dictionary definition

SHAGGY, adjective. Used of hair; thick and poorly groomed; "bushy locks"; "a shaggy beard".
SHAGGY, adjective. Having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags; "junipers with shagged trunks"; "shaggy rugs".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley