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    lanky
    /ˈlaŋki/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person) ungracefully thin and tall.

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

    Lanky means tall and thin and often moving awkwardly as a result. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

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

    Lanky means ungracefully tall and thin, with loose-jointedness. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and usage of lanky in a sentence.

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

    Use the adjective lanky to describe someone who’s tall, thin, and a little bit gawky. A lanky person is not only tall and thin but also a little bit awkward. You wouldn’t use lanky to describe a tall, slender person who moves gracefully.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › lankyLANKY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Lanky means ungracefully thin and rawboned; bony; gaunt. See the origin, derived forms, and usage of the word lanky in sentences from various sources.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › lankyLanky - definition of lanky by The Free Dictionary

    Lanky means tall, thin, and often ungainly. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and expressions.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLANKY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Lanky means tall and thin and loose-jointed, often used to suggest awkwardness in appearance or gait. See synonyms, examples, word origin and usage of lanky in British and American English.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionlanky adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

    Lanky means having long, thin arms and legs and not moving in an easy way. See the pronunciation, synonyms, example sentences and usage notes for this adjective.