Definition of Shaggy dog story

1. Noun. A long rambling joke whose humor derives from its pointlessness.

Generic synonyms: Gag, Jape, Jest, Joke, Laugh

Definition of Shaggy dog story

1. Noun. A long-winded tale or yarn featuring extensive narration of typically irrelevant details, usually resulting in a pointless or absurd punchline, which is often a pun or Spoonerism on a known catchphrase. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shaggy Dog Story

shaggers
shaggier
shaggiest
shaggily
shagginess
shagginesses
shaggings
shaggy
shaggy-dog stories
shaggy-dog story
shaggy aorta
shaggy cap
shaggy chorion
shaggy dog stories
shaggy dog story (current term)
shaggy heart
shaggy kinase
shaggy pericardium
shaggymane
shaggymane mushroom
shaggymanes
shagnasties
shagnasty
shagpile
shagreen patch
shagreen patches
shagreen skin
shagreened

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