Definition of Lanky

1. Adjective. Tall and thin and having long slender limbs. "A lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man"

Exact synonyms: Gangling, Gangly, Rangy
Similar to: Tall
Derivative terms: Lankiness

2. Adjective. Tall and thin.
Exact synonyms: Gangling, Gangly
Similar to: Lean, Thin
Derivative terms: Lankiness

Definition of Lanky

1. a. Somewhat lank.

Definition of Lanky

1. ungracefully tall and thin [adj LANKIER, LANKIEST] : LANKILY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lanky

lank
lankamycin
lanked
lanker
lankest
lankier
lankiest
lankily
lankiness
lankinesses
lanking
lankly
lankness
lanknesses
lanks
lanky (current term)
Lannelongue
Lannelongue's foramina
Lannelongue's ligaments
lanner
lanneret
lanneret
lannerets
lanners
lanolin
lanolin
lanoline
lanolines
lanolins
lanose

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