shaggy-haired
Definition
Adjective: * Having hair that is long, thick, and untidy or unkempt. It describes hair that appears rough, coarse, and not neatly cut or combed.
Usage
The adjective "shaggy-haired" is used to describe a person, animal, or sometimes a fictional character whose hair is notably long, thick, and messy. It is typically placed before the noun it modifies. * It is a compound adjective formed from "shaggy" (meaning long, thick, and untidy) and "haired" (meaning having a specified type of hair). * It describes an overall appearance, not a temporary state.
Examples
- The shaggy-haired dog ran happily through the field.
- He was a tall, shaggy-haired man who preferred jeans and t-shirts.
- The children's book featured a friendly, shaggy-haired monster.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used figuratively to describe something that has a rough, untidy appearance resembling shaggy hair.
- The old rug was shaggy-haired from years of wear.
Variants and Related Words
- Shaggy (adj): The root word, meaning covered with or consisting of long, coarse, or matted hair, fur, or fiber. (e.g., a shaggy carpet, a shaggy dog).
- -haired (suffix): A combining form used to create adjectives describing the type of hair someone or something has (e.g., long-haired, red-haired, curly-haired).
Synonyms
- Bushy-haired
- Unkempt
- Tangled
- Matted
- Shaggy-maned (often for animals)
Antonyms
- Neat-haired
- Well-groomed
- Trimmed
- Sleek-haired
Adjective
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used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
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bushy locks
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a shaggy beard
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