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shaggy dog story

/ˈʃæɡi dɒɡ ˈstɔːri/

Traducción: Historia larga, inconexa y a menudo humorística que suele terminar en un anticlímax o una resolución sin sentido, frecuentemente con un detalle absurdo o trivial sobre un perro peludo.

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/ˈʃæɡi dɒɡ ˈstɔːri/C1informalart
  • esHistoria larga, inconexa y a menudo humorística que suele terminar en un anticlímax o una resolución sin sentido, frecuentemente con un detalle absurdo o trivial sobre un perro peludo.

A long, rambling, and often humorous story that is typically anticlimactic or ends with a pointless punchline, often involving an absurd or trivial detail about a shaggy dog.

  1. Long, rambling jokeC1informal

    A long, drawn-out story or joke that is often tedious and ends in an anticlimactic or disappointing punchline.

    esChiste interminable

    • He told a shaggy dog story about his trip that took twenty minutes and had a silly ending.
    • The comedian's shaggy dog story had the audience groaning at the weak punchline.
    • I don't have time for a shaggy dog story; just get to the point.