How Do You Spell SHAGS?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈaɡz] (IPA)

The word "shags" is spelled as /ʃæɡz/, with the first sound being a voiceless postalveolar fricative followed by a short "a" sound. The "g" at the end of the word is pronounced as a voiced velar stop. The double "g" is necessary to indicate that the final sound of the word is not pronounced as the affricate /dʒ/, which would be the case if there were only one "g". "Shags" can refer to a type of bird, a type of carpet or rug, or as a slang term for sexual intercourse.

SHAGS Meaning and Definition

  1. Shags, as a noun, refers to a type of seabird belonging to the family Phalacrocoracidae. These birds are commonly found in coastal areas, especially around cliffs or rocky shores. They have a distinctive appearance, characterized by dark plumage and a long neck. Shags have a strong and streamlined body, which aids in their underwater hunting abilities.

    In addition to their physical characteristics, shags are notable for their diving capabilities. With their long necks and pointed bills, they plunge into the water from the surface to catch fish or other marine prey. They are excellent swimmers and can remain submerged for considerable periods.

    As a verb, "shags" has a colloquial meaning related to sexual intercourse. This usage is often considered vulgar or slang, and it is important to exercise discretion in appropriate settings.

    In summary, "shags" as a noun refers to a type of seabird that is adept at diving and swimming. As a verb, it has a slang connotation related to sexual activity.

Common Misspellings for SHAGS

Etymology of SHAGS

The word "shags" has multiple origins and a range of meanings, depending on the context. Here are a few potential origins of the word:

1. Shags (as a noun meaning a type of seabird): The word "shag" in this context comes from the Old Norse word "skegg", which means "beard". It was likely used to describe the bird's shaggy plumage or tufted crest.

2. Shags (as a verb meaning a sexual encounter): The origin of this meaning is uncertain, but it might come from the Middle English word "shaggen", which meant "to shake" or "to waggle". Over time, it has seemingly evolved to refer to sexual activities.

Similar spelling words for SHAGS

Conjugate verb Shags

CONDITIONAL

I would shag
we would shag
you would shag
he/she/it would shag
they would shag

FUTURE

I will shag
we will shag
you will shag
he/she/it will shag
they will shag

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have shagged
we will have shagged
you will have shagged
he/she/it will have shagged
they will have shagged

PAST

I shagged
we shagged
you shagged
he/she/it shagged
they shagged

PAST PERFECT

I had shagged
we had shagged
you had shagged
he/she/it had shagged
they had shagged

PRESENT

I shag
we shag
you shag
he/she/it shags
they shag

PRESENT PERFECT

I have shagged
we have shagged
you have shagged
he/she/it has shagged
they have shagged
I am shagging
we are shagging
you are shagging
he/she/it is shagging
they are shagging
I was shagging
we were shagging
you were shagging
he/she/it was shagging
they were shagging
I will be shagging
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you will be shagging
he/she/it will be shagging
they will be shagging
I have been shagging
we have been shagging
you have been shagging
he/she/it has been shagging
they have been shagging
I had been shagging
we had been shagging
you had been shagging
he/she/it had been shagging
they had been shagging
I will have been shagging
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he/she/it will have been shagging
they will have been shagging
I would have shagged
we would have shagged
you would have shagged
he/she/it would have shagged
they would have shagged
I would be shagging
we would be shagging
you would be shagging
he/she/it would be shagging
they would be shagging
I would have been shagging
we would have been shagging
you would have been shagging
he/she/it would have been shagging
they would have been shagging

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