shaggy

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Adjective shaggy has 2 senses

bushy, shaggy - used of hair; thick and poorly groomed; "bushy locks"; "a shaggy beard"
Antonym: groomed (indirect, via ungroomed)
shagged, shaggy - having a very rough nap or covered with hanging shags; "junipers with shagged trunks"; "shaggy rugs"
Antonym: smooth (indirect, via rough)

Definitions from the Web

Term: Shaggy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Description: Having long, thick, and untidy hair or fur.

Sample Sentence: The shaggy dog playfully ran through the muddy field.

Sense 2:

Description: Having an unkempt or untidy appearance.

Sample Sentence: The hiker returned from the wilderness with a shaggy beard and ragged clothes.

Sense 3:

Description: Covered or filled with debris or tangled vegetation.

Sample Sentence: The abandoned shack was surrounded by shaggy bushes and overgrown vines.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Description: A person with long, untidy hair or fur.

Sample Sentence: The rock musician embraced his shaggy image with pride.

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Sense 2:

Description: A type of carpet or rug with long, shaggy pile.

Sample Sentence: The living room was cozy with its soft shaggy underfoot.