Definition

This word describes something that is uneven, messy, or not in a straight line, often referring to hair or plants that grow in a wild or untidy manner.

Example

The stragglier parts of the garden need some trimming to look neat again.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen how much stragglier his hair looks lately?

Yeah, it's definitely gotten a bit wild.

I never thought he could look stragglier than before!

Right? Maybe he’s trying a new style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stragglier is derived from the word 'straggle' which comes from the Middle English 'straglen' (meaning to stray or wander). The suffix '-ier' indicates a comparative form, suggesting more of the quality of straggling. Thus, 'stragglier' refers to someone or something that straggles more than another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'straying' or 'wandering' more than others — that's what 'stragglier' means.

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