Top synonyms for “shaggy”: bushy, shagged, shaggy-coated, shaggy-haired, rough, ungroomed, unsmooth.
Definitions
- (adjective)having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags“junipers with shagged trunks”
- (adjective)used of hair; thick and poorly groomed“bushy locks”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "shaggy"?
Common synonyms for "shaggy" include bushy, shagged, shaggy-coated, shaggy-haired, rough, ungroomed. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "shaggy" mean?
having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags Example: "junipers with shagged trunks"
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