Meaning of straggly in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    straggly

    Definitions

    1. spreading out carelessly (as if wandering) in different directions

    Examples

    • « sprawling handwriting »
    • « straggling branches »
    • « straggly hair »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. growing or spreading sparsely or irregularly

    Examples

    • « straggly ivy »

    Synonyms

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