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Meaning of the word gangling in English

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gangling

US /ˈɡæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
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Adjective

1.

tall, thin, and awkward in movements or appearance

Example:
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The gangling teenager tripped over his own feet.
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He was a rather gangling young man with long limbs.
Synonym:
lankyawkwardungainlyspindlygawky
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