die Zottelfigur
Translation
shaggy figure, disheveled person, unkempt character
Examples
Das freundliche Monster war eine große Zottelfigur.
The friendly monster was a large, shaggy figure.
Grammar Patterns
((a shaggy figure)) a shaggy figure He is a funny shaggy figure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Wuschelkopf (mop-head), der Struwwelpeter (Shock-headed Peter)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Zottel' (shaggy tuft of hair, tassel) and 'Figur' (figure).
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Figur' (figure) that is 'zottelig' (shaggy). Picture a character like Chewbacca or a large, fluffy dog.