# shabby vs shaggy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shabby
*adjective · IPA /ˈʃæbi/ · frequency rank #20,222*
Of clothing, a place, etc.: unkempt and worn or otherwise in poor condition due to age or neglect; scruffy.

### shaggy
*adjective · IPA /ˈʃæɡi/ · frequency rank #23,096*
Having long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur or wool.

## Source
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