shagginess

/ˈʃæɡinəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being covered with long, rough, or untidy hair or fur.
    • She loved the shagginess of her alpaca wool sweater, which kept her warm in winter.
    • The goat's shagginess helped it survive the cold mountain nights.
    • The shagginess of the old sheepdog made it look much larger than it actually was.
  2. The quality of being rough, uneven, or untidy in texture or appearance.
    • The shagginess of the old carpet showed how much wear it had endured.
    • He admired the shagginess of the handmade rug, with its uneven fibers.
    • The shagginess of the lawn after a month without mowing annoyed the neighbors.
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