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as in hairy
covered with or as if with hair
a big, shaggy dog kept trying to lick my face
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Recent Examples of shaggy
These were big, shaggy beasts belonging to a Toda tribe.
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Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
—Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Press and fold flour mixture together by hand until a rough, shaggy dough forms.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
With his boyish charm, shaggy hair and standout singing voice, the 20-year-old quickly became the face of a generation.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Cyril E. Holland, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
The look is elfin, but less shaggy than an elfish cut, often pulled off with a mod, micro-cut bang instead.
—Essence, 21 Apr. 2025
Press and fold flour mixture together by hand until a rough, shaggy dough forms.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
With his boyish charm, shaggy hair and standout singing voice, the 20-year-old quickly became the face of a generation.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shaggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaggy
Adjective
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins poked fun at Travis Kelce’s hairy back as a photo of the Kansas City Chiefs star went viral across social media last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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The visual of Molly’s head under a blanket and Guy’s two hairy legs dangling over the side of the bed is terrifically funny.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The purpose of Memorial Day also has become fuzzier because there are ever fewer veterans to tell the story.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Her wish comes true in the form of a gleefully chaotic fuzzy blue creature who is the combination of a rambunctious toddler, puppy and koala, with a toothy grin, deadly claws and an irresistible butt wiggle.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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With this release, Master Blender Rachel Barrie closes the Malting Season series by capturing the silky texture and nuanced sweetness that only traditional methods and patient maturation can produce.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The silky sauce also coats the meatballs well and makes a great topping for egg noodles or rice.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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If your skin is extremely dry and rough, however, the La Roche-Posay Body Moisturizer is rich in prebiotic thermal water, shea butter, and niacinamide is another one of Tookes’ recommendations.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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Cloudy skies, rough surf and limited battery life can all reduce their effectiveness.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Shaggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaggy. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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