snaggy

[ snag-ee ]

adjective

, snag·gi·er, snag·gi·est.

1. having snags or sharp projections, as a tree.
2. abounding in snags or obstructions, as a river.
3. snaglike; projecting sharply or roughly.

snaggy

/ snæɡɪ /

adjective

1. having sharp protuberances

Word History and Origins

Origin of snaggy¹

First recorded in 1575–85; snag + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Maryland’s panhandle comprises a rolling succession of rises with forbidding or antique names: Big Savage Mountain, Breakneck Hill, Dung Hill, Snaggy Hill, Contrary Knob.

From New York Times

It was carried through the dense, snaggy brush of the forest until the woods intersected a trail.

From New York Times

But into the possibilities of the African woman in the white education department I do not mean to go; I am getting into a snaggy channel by speaking on woman at all.

From Project Gutenberg

It is very snaggy, so you have to be on pins and needles to troll close without losing gear.

From Seattle Times

Nitrozac & Snaggy are the creators of geekculture.com, the thriving online community and purveyor of fine propeller beanies.

From BusinessWeek

Related Words

• broken
• craggy
• irregular
• rugged
• uneven