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Webster 1913 Edition


Lanky

Lank′y

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Adj.
Somewhat lank; tall, thin, bony and ungraceful.
Thackeray.
The
lanky
Dinka, nearly seven feet in height.
The Century.

Webster 1828 Edition


Lanky

LANK'Y

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Noun.
Lank. [Vulgar.]

Definition 2024


lanky

lanky

English

Adjective

lanky (comparative lankier, superlative lankiest)

  1. (informal) Somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:scrawny
  • gangly

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