lanky

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(lank-y) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. tall and thin in an awkward way.

Example Sentence

He is tall and lanky.

More Example Sentences

The lanky boy ran fast on the track.

Synonyms

tall; thin; gangly

Antonyms

short; stout; stocky

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Rhymes

  • brani
  • cranky
  • francie
  • frankie
  • hankey
  • hanky
  • lanky
  • pankki
  • panky
  • sankei
  • sankey
  • stankey
  • yankee
  • yankey

  • postipankki
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