adj.
Pronunciation: ' sha-g ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: shag · gi · er ; -est
Date: 1581
1 a : covered with or consisting of long, coarse, or matted hair b : covered with or consisting of thick, tangled, or unkempt vegetation c : having a rough nap, texture, or surface d : having hairlike processes
2 a : UNKEMPT b : confused or unclear in conception or thinking < shaggy ideas> <a shaggy argument>
– shag · gi · ly \ ' sha-g ə -l ē \ adverb
– shag · gi · ness \ ' sha-g ē -n ə s \ noun