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Definition of shagginess

shagginess

/ˈʃæɡ.i.nəs/
shag · gi · ness
Adverb:shaggily
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Adjective:shaggy
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shagginess Lexical Profile

shagginess Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of having long, thick, and untidy hair, fur, wool, or fibers.

Example

"The dog's winter coat had reached a level of shagginess that made it difficult to see his eyes."

2

Roughness, unevenness, or lack of neat refinement in appearance, texture, or artistic structure.

Example

"Critics praised the novel's deliberate shagginess, noting that itsrambling digressions gave the story an authentic voice."

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• Rhymes for shagginess

• Nearby Words

shaggable
shagged
shaggily
shagginess
shaggy
shagpile
shah

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