shaggy

• Se dit de cheveux, de poils ou d'une fourrure longs, épais et en désordre, ou d'une personne ou d'un animal qui en est couvert.

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.

   cheveux épais et en désordre

   • 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.

   Synonymesbushydisheveledfrizzymattedroughtangledtousledunkempt

   Antonymesgroomedneatsleektidy

2. Rough or coarse textureB2formal

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

   rugueux

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

   Synonymesbristlycoarsefuzzyhairyroughwoolly

   Antonymesglossypolishedsilkysmoothsoft