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Meaning of the word gangly in English

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gangly

US /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/
UK /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/
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Adjective

1.

tall, thin, and awkward in movements or appearance

Example:
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The gangly teenager tripped over his own feet.
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He was a gangly boy with long limbs.
Synonym:
lankyawkwardungainlyspindlygawky
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