shaggy

• Beschreibt etwas, meist Haare oder Fell, das lang, dicht und ungepflegt ist.

Describes something, typically hair or fur, that is long, thick, and untidy.

1. Thick and unkempt hairB1informal

   Describes hair that is long, thick, and messy or poorly groomed.

   Zottelig

   • The dog had a shaggy coat that needed brushing.
   • He ran his fingers through his shaggy hair.
   • Her shaggy mane was tied back with a band.

   Synonymebushydisheveledfrizzymattedroughtangledtousledunkempt

   Antonymegroomedneatsleektidy

2. Rough or coarse textureB2formal

   Having a rough, uneven, or fuzzy surface, often like a thick carpet or fur.

   Rau und struppig

   • The shaggy rug felt soft underfoot.
   • He wore a shaggy wool sweater.
   • The fabric had a shaggy, unkempt appearance.

   Synonymebristlycoarsefuzzyhairyroughwoolly

   Antonymeglossypolishedsilkysmoothsoft