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noun (1) ˈshag. Synonyms of shag. 1. a. : a shaggy tangled mass or covering (as of hair) b. : long coarse or matted fiber, nap, or pile. c. : a layered haircut of uneven length. 2. : tobacco cut into fine shreds. 3. : any of various waterbirds related to the cormorants. also : cormorant sense 1. shag. 2 of 7. adjective. : shaggy. shag. 3 of 7.
SHAG definition: 1. a rude word meaning to have sex with someone 2. to practise catching a hit baseball, or to pick…. Learn more.
Shag is a much older slang term for “having sex” than you think. Evidence for the term dates back to the 1680s. It is probably related to the word shake. (Use your imagination for the connection.) As a verb, shag means “to have sex” (e.g., I shagged her last night).
The shag is now an official state dance for both North and South Carolina, with a national competition in Myrtle Beach. It's a quick, fun, and very social dance, which is what makes it the perfect dance to know for a party. In the South, social graces and traditions will always be important.
Hairstylists break down the trendiest shag haircuts to try, with bangs and without. Plus, get inspiration for your next haircut from some of the most stylish celebrities.
There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun shag, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
A tangle or mass, especially of rough matted hair. 2. a. A coarse long nap, as on a woolen cloth. b. Cloth having such a nap. 3. A rug with a thick rough pile. 4. Coarse shredded tobacco. tr.v. shagged, shag·ging, shags. To make shaggy; roughen. [Middle English *shagge, from Old English sceacga, matted hair .] shag 2. (shăg) n.
