Phrase guide

shaggy God story

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A style of science fiction story that attempts to explain biblical concepts with science fiction tropes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Examples

  • A typical shaggy God story might feature a pair of astronauts landing on a lush and virgin world; the story ends with their names being revealed as Adam and Eve.

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of shaggy God story.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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History

Etymology

A pun on shaggy dog story, incorporating God. Coined by writer and critic Brian W. Aldiss in a pseudonymous column in the October 1965 issue of New Worlds.