gangly

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English

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

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Adjective

gangly adjective

Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

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Synonyms

lanky gangling rangy thin lean tall scrawny gawky coltish leggy elbowy spindle-shanked lumbering stringy stick-thin rangey

Associated

awkward stems flower hair figure comedy red man

Rhymes

langley ang lee chang lee chang li fang li hang lee hang li huang li sang lee wang lee

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