Synonyms for Gangly
Definition of gangly
- adjective
- tall and thin and having long slender limbs; "a gangling teenager"; "a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man"
- tall and thin
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "gangly"
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