What does LANKY mean?

Lanky 1. Parts of Speech

adjective

2. Definitions

1. ungracefully thin and tall
2. loose-jointed; awkward; ungainly

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈlæŋki/

UK: /ˈlæŋki/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "lanky" originated from the English dialect word "lank" which means long and slender. It was first used in the 18th century to describe a person who is ungracefully thin and tall. The word is commonly used in informal settings to describe someone who is tall and thin but lacks grace and coordination.

5. Synonyms

• gangling
• gaunt
• lank
• lean
• rawboned
• scrawny
• skinny
• spindly
• tall
• thin

6. Related Words

• flank
• hanky
• plank
• ranky
• tanky

7. Example Sentences

• He was a lanky teenager with a mop of curly hair.
• The lanky basketball player towered over his teammates.
• She moved with lanky strides, her long arms swinging awkwardly at her sides.
• The lanky man struggled to fit into the cramped car.
• His lanky frame made it difficult for him to find clothes that fit properly.