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shaggily

/ˈʃæɡ.ə.li/
shag · gi · ly
Adjective:shaggy
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• adverb

1

In a shaggy, unkempt, or rough-textured manner, especially with long, thick, or tangled hair or vegetation.

Example

"The old sheepdog's coat hung shaggily over its eyes after months without a proper grooming."

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• Nearby Words

shagbark hickory
shaggable
shagged
shaggily
shagginess
shaggy
shagpile

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'shaggy' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Old English 'sceacga', meaning rough, matted hair or wool.

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