shag

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : tabac à priser ou à fumer coupé grossièrement ; amas de cheveux ou de fibres emmêlés ; tissu à poils longs et rudes ; pas de danse vivant alternant des sautillements ; ou argot pour rapport sexuel.

A noun with multiple meanings: a strong coarse shredded tobacco; a matted tangle of hair or fiber; a fabric with a long coarse nap; a lively dance step involving alternate hopping; or slang for sexual intercourse.

1. Shredded tobaccoB2formalbritish

   A strong, coarse tobacco that has been cut into thin shreds, often used for rolling cigarettes.

   tabac à rouler en fines lamelles

   • He rolled a cigarette using shag tobacco.
   • The old man preferred a strong shag over mild blends.
   • Shag tobacco has a distinct, earthy aroma.

2. Matted tangleB2formal

   A tangled or matted mass of hair, fibers, or similar material.

   Mèche emmêlée

   • The dog's fur was a shag of knots and burrs.
   • She tried to comb out the shag in her hair.
   • The carpet had a shag of loose threads.

   Synonymesknotmatmopsnarltangle

3. Fabric with long napB2formal

   A type of fabric or carpet with a long, coarse, and often uneven nap or pile.

   Shag (tissu à poils longs)

   • The living room had a luxurious shag carpet.
   • He wore a jacket made of a soft shag material.
   • Shag rugs were popular in the 1970s.

4. Sexual intercourse (slang)C1slang

   A vulgar slang term for an act of sexual intercourse.

   Rapport sexuel (vulgaire)

   • The movie had a scene with a quick shag.
   • He was bragging about his shag last night.
   • The term 'shag' is considered quite informal and crude.

   Synonymesbangbonkfuckhumplayriderootscrew

5. B2informalbritish

   A lively dance step, often associated with swing or jive, involving hopping on each foot in turn.

   Pas de danse vif (shag)

   • They danced the shag at the party.
   • The shag is a fast and energetic dance.
   • He learned the basic shag step in a dance class.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner un rapport sexuel avec quelqu'un ; également utilisé historiquement au sens de « poursuivre » ou « chasser ».

A verb used to indicate the act of having sexual intercourse with someone; also historically used to mean 'to chase' or 'to pursue'.

1. Dance the shagB2informalamerican

   To perform the shag, a lively dance popular in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by quick steps and energetic movements.

   Danser le shag

   • They shagged all night at the swing dance club.
   • She learned to shag from her grandparents.
   • The couple shagged gracefully to the upbeat music.