"Shaggy" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Describes someone or something that is untidy or unkempt, especially in a humorous or eccentric way. Can also refer to a person, typically a male in their teens or early twenties, who has a disheveled appearance and often uses slang.
Here are 5 usage examples of the word "shaggy":
Adjective: The shaggy dog had a coat that was so long and unkempt, it looked like it hadn't been brushed in months.
Adjective: The young musician had a shaggy beard and a laid-back style that made him seem like he just rolled out of bed and put on the first thing he found on the floor.
Proper Noun: The TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" features a character named Shane MacGusann, also known as "The McPoyles, Shaggy."
Proper Noun: Shaggy Rogers is a main character in Scooby-Doo, often eaten out of snacks by Scooby.
Idiomatic expression: She rolled out of bed looking shaggy, like she hadn't gotten any sleep the night before.
Shafts are long, sturdy rods of materials such as wood, metal, or fiberglass used to transmit power from an engine or motor to the wheels of a vehicle, machine, or other device. They can also refer to long, narrow tubes or passageways that transmit light or signal.<br><br>Examples:<br><br> The car's engine used shafts to turn the wheels.<br> The light shaft in the building carried natural light from the roof skylight downstairs.<br><br>Synonyms: rods, bars, beams, spindles, axle.
Shag refers to a type of hairstyle where the hair is cut close to the head with the back and sides buzzed, while the top is left longer and styled into a uniform layer. It's often associated with surf or punk culture.