Shaggy/ˈʃæɡi/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Animal Descriptions Use 'shaggy' for describing animals to emphasize their unruly or thick hair. The shaggy pony at the farm loved to be brushed. Pro Tip 2/3Informal Fashion 'Shaggy' can describe a casual, relaxed hairstyle, not typically for formal events. His shaggy hairstyle worked well with his laid-back personality. Pro Tip 3/3Uncultivated Look 'Shaggy' often gives a sense of something being natural and untouched, like wilderness. The shaggy landscape of the island was breathtaking.