Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Shaggy Dog Story.
Shaggy Dog Story - as a noun
A long rambling joke whose humor derives from its pointlessness
Example Sentences
"He told us a shaggy dog story about how he lost his keys."
"The comedian started his set with a long shaggy dog story that had everyone laughing."
"I've heard that shaggy dog story before; it never gets any funnier."
"She entertained the children with a shaggy dog story before bedtime."
"The movie had a shaggy dog story plot that left the audience confused."
