zottig

shaggy, tufted

adjective TSOT-ikh Rare

Usage Note

Zottig describes fur or hair hanging in thick, tangled tufts. It is used of animals (ein zottiges Fell) and, informally, of unkempt human hair.

Examples

"Der zottige Hund schüttelte sich und bespritzte alle mit Wasser."

Natural Translation

The shaggy dog shook itself and splashed everyone with water.

Literal Translation

The shaggy dog shook itself and splashed all with water.

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