Synonyms for Straggly & Similar Words
Definition of straggly
- adjective
- spreading out in different directions; "sprawling handwriting"; "straggling branches"; "straggly hair"
- growing or spreading sparsely or irregularly; "straggly ivy"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "straggly"
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