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    gangly
    /ˈɡaŋɡli/

    adjective

    • 1. another term for gangling

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGANGLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Gangly means tall, thin and awkward in movement, especially of a boy or young man. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, see related words and phrases, and find translations in different languages.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ganglyGangly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Gangly means tall and thin and moving with a loose-jointed awkwardness, or having a tall and sparse appearance. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of gangly.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ganglyGangly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Someone who's tall, long-limbed, and awkward is gangly. Many teenagers go through a gangly phase before they reach their full height and weight. Gangly people are gawky and skinny, and you could also describe an adolescent colt or puppy with long, ungraceful legs as gangly.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › ganglyGANGLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    GANGLY meaning: 1. A person, usually a boy or young man, who is very tall and thin and moves awkwardly: 2. A…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGANGLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Gangly means tall and thin and slightly awkward or clumsy. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms, pronunciation and word origin.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ganglyGangly - definition of gangly by The Free Dictionary

    Gangly means tall, thin, and awkwardly built. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and examples.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › ganglyGANGLY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Gangly means having long and awkward limbs or movements. It is an Americanism dating back to 1870–75. See how to use gangly in a sentence and its origin and history.