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Definition of shagged

shagged

/ˈʃæɡd/
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• adjective

1

British Extremely tired or exhausted; worn out (often followed by 'out').

Example

"After hiking up the steep mountain trail all afternoon, the entire group was completely shagged."

2

Having a rough, long, or matted nap or coat of hair; shaggy.

Example

"The old shepherd wore a heavy cloak of shagged wool to keep warm in the winter wind."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In British and Commonwealth English, 'shagged' (or 'shagged out') is common slang for being exhausted, though speakers should exercise caution as the root verb 'shag' is also vulgar British slang for sexual intercourse.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun and verb 'shag', going back to Old English 'sceacga', meaning rough, matted hair or wool.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shagged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shagged
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