nounπShareMatted material; rough massed hair, fibres etc."The old rug in the attic was covered in thick shags of dust and loose fibers. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareCoarse shredded tobacco."My grandfather prefers to roll his own cigarettes using loose shags and thin paper. "substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of rough carpet pile."We took off our shoes to feel the soft shags in the living room. "propertymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBacon or fat, especially if with some remaining hair or bristles."The butcher trimmed the shags from the pork belly before weighing it. "foodanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA roughly-cut or torn-off piece of bread or cheese."My brother used the shags of leftover bread to make breadcrumbs for his tuna casserole. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSeveral species of sea birds in the family Phalacrocoracidae (cormorant family), especially the common shag or European shag, Phalacrocorax aristotelis, found on European and African coasts."While walking along the rocky Scottish coast, we saw several shags perched on the cliffs, drying their wings in the sun. "birdanimalnatureoceanbiologyecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA swing dance."The dance club offered lessons in various styles, including foxtrot, waltz, and shags. "danceentertainmentmusicstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA casual sexual partner.""She wasn't looking for a relationship; she just wanted a few shags for fun." "sexpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Northwestern Ontario) A fundraising dance in honour of a couple engaged to be married.""Sarah and David are planning their wedding, and their families are organizing shags in different towns to help them raise money." "culturetraditioneventdancefamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFriend; mate; buddy.""Hey shags, fancy grabbing a pizza after work?" "persongroupwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading