Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leggy
Adjective
/ˈlɛɡi/
Definition
Having long legs; tall and slender in appearance.
Examples
- The leggy model walked gracefully down the runway.
- The plant had a leggy growth pattern, reaching for the sunlight.
- His leggy dog quickly ran across the field.
Meaning
The term ‘leggy’ often describes animals, especially insects or plants, that have elongated limbs or structures giving them a tall and narrow aspect.
Synonyms
- Long-legged
- Slender
- Tall
- Spindly
