Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gangly
adjective
/ˈɡæŋɡli/
Definition
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Examples
- The gangly teenager tripped over his own feet while walking.
- She was a gangly child, all arms and legs as she grew.
- His gangly figure made him stand out in the crowd.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is ungracefully tall and has long limbs.
Synonyms
- lanky
- spindly
- ungraceful
- weedy
