rangy

English

Etymology

range +‎ -y

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɹeɪndʒi/

Adjective

rangy (comparative rangier, superlative rangiest)

Slender and long of limb; lanky
For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.

Her African violets weren't getting enough sun and became rangy.
Prone to roaming around.
rangy cattle
Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.

Synonyms

(lanky): gangling, gangly, lanky, leggy; see also Thesaurus:slender or Thesaurus:scrawny
(prone to roaming): free-roaming, nomadic, roving, wandersome
(permitting range): expansive, comfortable, commodious, convenient, roomy, spacious

Translations

lanky

Maori: tokoroa

Anagrams

angry

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