Meaning of "shag" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHAG

Old English sceacga; related to sceagashaw1, Old Norse skegg beard, skagi tip, skōgr forest.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SHAG

shag  [ʃæɡ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHAG

Shag is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb shag in English.

WHAT DOES SHAG MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shag

Shag may refer to: ▪ Dance ▪ Collegiate shag, a swing dance that originated in the 1920s ▪ Carolina shag, a swing dance that originated in South Carolina in the 1940s and still is their state dance ▪ St. Louis shag, a swing dance that evolved from the Charleston ▪ Shag, a 1989 film ▪ Shag, a fabric typically used to make deep-pile carpets ▪ Shag or cormorant, a bird family ▪ European shag, a specific species of the shag or cormorant family ▪ Great cormorant ▪ The Shag, also known as The Shags or Shag, a 1960s garage and psychedelic rock band from Milwaukee ▪ Shag, a name used on some pop records in the early 1970s by British record producer Jonathan King ▪ Shag, fine-cut tobacco ▪ Shag ▪ Shag, American artist ▪ Shag, also known as a Stag and doe ▪ British slang for sexual intercourse - see Wiktionary definition ▪ SHAG - Senior Housing Assistance Group - Puget Sound area of Washington State ▪ Shagging, to catch fly balls in baseball outside of a game ▪ Shag, a character from Road Rovers...

Definition of shag in the English dictionary

The first definition of shag in the dictionary is a matted tangle, esp of hair, wool, etc. Other definition of shag is a napped fabric, usually a rough wool. Shag is also shredded coarse tobacco.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SHAG

PRESENT

Present

I shag

you shag

he/she/it shags

we shag

you shag

they shag

Present continuous

I am shagging

you are shagging

he/she/it is shagging

we are shagging

you are shagging

they are shagging

Present perfect

I have shagged

you have shagged

he/she/it has shagged

we have shagged

you have shagged

they have shagged

Present perfect continuous

I have been shagging

you have been shagging

he/she/it has been shagging

we have been shagging

you have been shagging

they have been shagging

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I shagged

you shagged

he/she/it shagged

we shagged

you shagged

they shagged

Past continuous

I was shagging

you were shagging

he/she/it was shagging

we were shagging

you were shagging

they were shagging

Past perfect

I had shagged

you had shagged

he/she/it had shagged

we had shagged

you had shagged

they had shagged

Past perfect continuous

I had been shagging

you had been shagging

he/she/it had been shagging

we had been shagging

you had been shagging

they had been shagging

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will shag

you will shag

he/she/it will shag

we will shag

you will shag

they will shag

Future continuous

I will be shagging

you will be shagging

he/she/it will be shagging

we will be shagging

you will be shagging

they will be shagging

Future perfect

I will have shagged

you will have shagged

he/she/it will have shagged

we will have shagged

you will have shagged

they will have shagged

Future perfect continuous

I will have been shagging

you will have been shagging

he/she/it will have been shagging

we will have been shagging

you will have been shagging

they will have been shagging

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would shag

you would shag

he/she/it would shag

we would shag

you would shag

they would shag

Conditional continuous

I would be shagging

you would be shagging

he/she/it would be shagging

we would be shagging

you would be shagging

they would be shagging

Conditional perfect

I would have shag

you would have shag

he/she/it would have shag

we would have shag

you would have shag

they would have shag

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been shagging

you would have been shagging

he/she/it would have been shagging

we would have been shagging

you would have been shagging

they would have been shagging

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you shag
we let´s shag
you shag

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to shag

Past participle

shagged

Present Participle

shagging

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SHAG»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «shag» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of shag

bang · fuck · have · hump · lay · poke · roger · screw · shaft · sleep with

TRANSLATION OF SHAG

Find out the translation of shag to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of shag from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shag» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 粗毛
• Translator English - Spanish: shag
• English: shag
• Translator English - Hindi: शैग
• Translator English - Arabic: انكح
• Translator English - Russian: шевелюры
• Translator English - Portuguese: shag
• Translator English - Bengali: কোঁকড়া চুল
• Translator English - French: baiser
• Translator English - Malay: Shag
• Translator English - German: shag
• Translator English - Japanese: シャグ
• Translator English - Korean: 마우
• Translator English - Javanese: Shag
• Translator English - Vietnamese: lông rậm
• Translator English - Tamil: புணர்தல்
• Translator English - Marathi: शॅग
• Translator English - Turkish: sevişmek
• Translator English - Italian: scopare
• Translator English - Polish: Shag
• Translator English - Ukrainian: шевелюри
• Translator English - Romanian: loden
• Translator English - Greek: θαλασσοκόρακας
• Translator English - Afrikaans: shag
• Translator English - Swedish: shag
• Translator English - Norwegian: shag

2 QUOTES WITH «SHAG»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word shag.

1

Colin Greenwood

I mean, I'm in a band, we're reasonably successful, I've got a very nice suit - I'm not even a bad person- so why can't I get a shag?

2

Tom Lehman

Like most kids, my dad played. He would drag us out to the course and make us shag balls for him and caddy and all that kind of stuff.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAG»

Discover the use of shag in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shag and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Shag Yourself Slim

Every aspect of shagging burns calories. And this book tells you how many calories each position will burn*. So get this book, get shagging and get slim! * Only aids weight loss as part of a calorie-controlled diet.

Imah Goer, 2004

Shag: A Modern Tale of Mammoth Proportions

Shag grows quickly, and he grows so large he fears for the herd's safety and shelters with the Stevensons, who welcome him as a family member into their hearts and home.

Mark Hordyszynski, 2008

Shag's Zodiac: Offbeat Adventures in Astrology

For impulsive Aries, dancing on the table in a Vegas lounge, or intuitive Pisces, who are all about the vibe, this is the perfect way to play "What's your sign?" without losing that hipster edge.

Eve Lederman, Shag, 2004

Bottomless Cocktail: The Art of Shag

An acolyte of Exotica, Tiki Culture, and cartoon illustration, Shag's work first looks retro, but on closer inspection is seen to be a loving exploration of the popular subconscious. This is the softcover edition.

Shag, 2001

The Shag Incident

Darkly satirical and wickedly funny, this novel takes a tilt at a range of contemporary matters, including sexual stereotyping, militant feminism, the machismo of the All Blacks, new age beliefs, psychiatry, womb burial and naming ...

Stephanie Johnson, 2012

Shag's Around the World in 80 Drinks: Cocktails from Athens ...

This bubbly book, a must for the modern bachelor pad or home tiki lounge, features 30 four-color spreads of Shag art, accompanied by 80 of Adam Rocke's most enticing cocktail creations.

Adam Rocke, 2003

Shag Your Way to the Top

Learn all the tricks from Imah Goer as she gets a helping hand right up the corporate ladder... With strategies for work and out of work activities, this book will be your best investment ever!

Imah Goer, 2005

Shag's Little Book of Love: Dating, Mating, and Mischief Making

Shag's sharp graphics add panache to this much-needed guide by the doyenne of dating.

Eve Lederman, Shag, 2005

Shag's Tiki Drinks Deck: 52 Drinks to Shake Your Way to Paradise

Light the torches and grab the tiny paper umbrellas — the ultimate guide to delicious tiki beverages can be found in this colorful boxed deck of cards that features retro hipster artist Shag's witty illustrations.

Adam Rocke, 2004

Shag Party: Cocktails and Appetizers to Seduce and Entertain

In Shag Party, Adam Rocke and Shag, tiki culture's most acclaimed artist, have devised eight soirees, accompanying each with drink recipes and simple 1950s-era appetizers guaranteed to transform any lounge or bachelor pad into retro heaven.

Adam Rocke, Shag, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAG»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shag is used in the context of the following news items.

Elmwood defend controversial L'Oréal 'shag' campaign

Elmwood defend controversial L'Oréal 'shag' campaign ... A play on words saw L'Oréal highlight the shag cut pioneered by New York stylist Paul McGregor back ... «The Drum, Jul 15»

Shag, marry, kill: E3 2015 (Tomorrow Daily 195)

Usually, this is when you see all those "best of" and "who won E3" posts, but we decided to do something a little more fun: We're playing "Shag, Marry or Kill" ... «CNET, Jun 15»

Shag dance lessons at Telfair Academy highlight 'Life's a Beach'

Although it's been close to 100 years since the Carolina Shag was first introduced in Myrtle Beach, S.C., the tradition continues today at the Telfair Academy. «Savannah Morning News, May 15»

Legendary shag club co-owner of Fat Harold's dies Friday afternoon

Bessent was also known for his legendary shag club, Fat Harold's, in North Myrtle Beach. The club posted a message to its Facebook page Friday: "It is with a ... «WYFF Greenville, May 15»

Shag Harbour fisherman dies after falling overboard

SHAG HARBOUR — Larry Sears was friendly, well-liked and a passionate and innovative fisherman, people who knew him recalled Tuesday. Sears, of Shag ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Mar 15»

11 Questions For Richard Branson In A Place Called "The Shag …

... the Shag Room, a lounge area right off of the hotel's second floor bar. In the middle, a mega leather ottoman resembled some sort of super-sized circular bed. «Co.Design, Feb 15»

Funky reunion for SHAG group at Southgate

It's been over 15 years since Cincinnati funk band SHAG disbanded (and nine years since they first reunited), but as part of a reunion show Saturday night, they ... «Cincinnati.com, Nov 14»

Vanessa Hudgens Goes Dark, Gets Bangs: Her Hairstylist Explains …

"We're calling it a sexy shag." The cut almost didn't stay that short, however: "She was thinking about putting in more extensions, but when we finished, she was ... «E! Online, Nov 14»

James Marsden Plays Marry, Shag, Kill -- With a Gay Twist!

During an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" on Thursday, the "Best of Me" star was asked by a fan to play a special edition of "Marry, Shag, Kill" -- with ... «TooFab.com, Oct 14»

James Marsden Plays Marry, Shag, Kill -- With an All-Male Twist …

During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live on Wednesday, Oct. 15, James Marsden was asked by a fan to play a special edition of "Marry, Shag, Kill. «Us Magazine, Oct 14»