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Definition of straggly

straggly

/ˈstræɡ.li/
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• adjective

1

Growing, arranged, or spreading out in an irregular, untidy, or sparse manner (especially of hair, beards, or vegetation).

Example

"The gardener pruned the straggly branches of the overgrown rosebush so it would bloom more evenly in the spring."

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• Rhymes for straggly

• Nearby Words

strafe
straggle
straggler
straggly
straight
straightaway
straightedge

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'straggle' (Middle English 'stragelen', likely a frequentative form related to 'stray') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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