adj
lanky
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adj
1
Tall and thin, often in an awkward or ungainly way.
"The lanky teenager towered over his classmates."
"He was a lanky young man with long arms and legs."
How to Use Lanky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who is tall, thin, and a bit gangly-looking.
Common pairings
lanky teenager
tall and lanky
Word Forms
lankier comparative, Lankies plural, lankiest superlative
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Etymology
From lank + -y, lank meaning "thin and long."