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