adj
leggy
LEH-gee
adj
1
Having noticeably long, attractive legs.
"The leggy model strode confidently down the runway."
2
Taller or longer-stemmed than usual, especially of a plant.
"The seedlings grew leggy from lack of sunlight."
How to Use Leggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLong-legged, whether describing a person or a lanky, overgrown plant.
Common pairings
leggy model
leggy plants
Word Forms
leggier comparative, leggiest superlative
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Etymology
From leg plus the adjective suffix -y.