Definition

The quality or state of having long, rough hair or fur that is tangled or messy.

Example

The dog's shagginess made it look very cute and fluffy.

Conversation

I noticed your dog has a lot of shagginess in his fur.

Yeah, he definitely needs a grooming session soon!

It makes him look so fluffy, though.

True! But it can get a bit messy with all that shagginess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shagginess → It is formed from "shag" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Old English *sceacga*, meaning a rough or shaggy covering) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "shagginess" refers to the quality of being shaggy or having a rough, unkempt appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'shag' which suggests a rough or unkempt texture, and remember that 'shagginess' describes the quality of having that rough texture.

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