Definition of the word shaggy

Definition of the word shaggy

Pronunciation of vocabulary shaggy

shaggyadjective
xù xì
/ˈʃæɡi//ˈʃæɡi/

Origin of the word shaggy

The word "shaggy" has its roots in Old English and Middle English. The earliest recorded usage of the word dates back to around 450 CE, when it was spelled "scæg" or "scɛg". During this period, "shaggy" referred to something rough or coarse, such as a shaggy coat of hair. Over time, the spelling evolved into "shage" or "shagy" in Middle English (circa 1100-1500 CE). During this period, the word gained a new meaning, referencing someone or something that was unkempt or disheveled, often with a connotation of being rough or uncouth. In modern English, the word "shaggy" continues to be used to describe something or someone that is unkempt, rough, or rugged, whether it be a hairstyle, a hairdo, or even a person's appearance.

Vocabulary summary shaggy

type adjective

meaning hairy, shaggy

meaning there are many bushes growing all over

meaning bristly

Example of vocabulary shaggynamespace

long and untidy

dài và lộn xộn

a shaggy mane of hair
một bờm tóc xù xì
The dog has a thick, shaggy white coat.
Con chó có bộ lông dày và xù màu trắng.
The beachcomber had a shaggy beard that contrasted sharply against his clean-shaven head.
Người đi bộ trên bãi biển có bộ râu rậm tương phản rõ rệt với cái đầu cạo trọc của anh ta.
The stray dog that had been wandering the streets for days had a shaggy coat that made it difficult to determine its breed.
Con chó hoang đã lang thang trên đường phố nhiều ngày có bộ lông xù khiến việc xác định giống chó trở nên khó khăn.
The mountain climber's shaggy hair was kept long to provide insulation against the cold winds at high altitudes.
Mái tóc rậm của người leo núi được giữ dài để chống lại những cơn gió lạnh ở độ cao lớn.