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Shag Definition & Meaning

shag
noun
  1. a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
  2. a matted tangle of hair or fiber; "the dog's woolly shag"
  3. a fabric with long coarse nap; "he bought a shag rug"
  4. slang for sexual intercourse
  5. a lively dance step consisting of hopping on each foot in turn
verb
  1. dance the shag

"Shag" in song lyrics

See how shag is used in real songs:

  • "Make your stomach churn like retards having a shag"
    Funkoars f/ Headlock, Hilltop Hoods — Bad Habits
  • "And dykes are twice as bad what kinda woman doesn't like to shag"
    Louis Logic — The Ugly Truth
  • "Rappers step up and get sent back like a shag"
    Mad Skillz — All In It

Words that rhyme with shag

Usage tips for "shag"

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Frequently asked questions

What does shag mean?
a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded a matted tangle of hair or fiber; "the dog's woolly shag" a fabric with long coarse nap; "he bought a shag rug" slang for sexual intercourse a lively dance step consisting of hopping on each foot in turn dance the shag
What part of speech is shag?
Shag is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does shag have?
Shag has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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