shag

Definition

A thick, deep-pile carpet style wildly popular in the 1960s and '70s, characterized by long fibers that feel luxurious underfoot but trap everything from crumbs to small pets. These plush floor coverings defined an era of interior design before people realized how impossible they are to clean. Austin Powers would approve.

Example Usage

The vintage apartment still has the original orange shag carpeting from 1972.

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