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gangly
01
tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement
Disapproving
Informal
Examples
As a teenager, he was tall and gangly, with arms and legs that seemed too long for his body.
The gangly teenager tripped over his own feet as he tried to navigate the crowded hallway.
02
(of a plant) tall and thin and lacking fullness or density
Examples
The gangly sunflower leaned toward the light.
The tomato plants grew gangly after too much shade and not enough pruning.
