Long, thick, rough hair or fibers; also a type of carpet with a long pile.
From Old English 'sceagg,' meaning shaggy or rough. It also relates to Old Norse and possibly means 'to shake' or describes anything with a rough, unkempt appearance.
Shag carpet was incredibly popular in the 1970s, and now vintage shag rugs are trendy again—it's wild how what we find ugly or dated eventually becomes retro-cool, showing how fashion and taste cycle through generations!
Slang for pubic hair and sexual acts, historically used to demean women's bodies. Contemporary usage varies by region (UK: carpet; US/AU: sexual reference with gendered connotations).
When referring to carpet/fabric, use 'shag carpet' clearly. Avoid as euphemism for sex in professional contexts.
["shag carpet","carpeting","sexual intercourse (direct term)"]
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