gangly
[gang-glee]
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Origin of gangly
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
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Examples from the Web for gangly
Contemporary Examples
Like Jasu, her gangly Pakistani friend, Usama, shares these concerns.
In this Newcastle Brown Ale ad, gangly British comedian Stephen Merchant posits, ‘What if the Brits won the Revolutionary War?’
Will Ferrell Soccer Speech, Cliff Dive Slip ‘N Slides, and More Viral VideosAlex Chancey
June 29, 2014
Smith is pale and gangly, sporting a flop of dirty blond hair and a strikingly deep voice.
He has become an unlikely sex symbol, in all his gangly nerdiness (and early freaky roles like The Fly).
Jeff Goldblum on Theresa Rebeck’s ‘Seminar,’ Celebrity Death Hoaxes & MoreLorenza Muñoz
November 8, 2012
He Said: But we just saw the nerdy, tall, gangly superhero that is awkward as he discovers his abilities.
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Fight Over Andrew Garfield and Emma StoneRamin Setoodeh, Maria Elena Fernandez
July 6, 2012
Historical Examples
The professor was probably 40, but looked hardly older than Jim, and was built along the same tall and gangly lines.
All That Goes UpKirby Brooks
Word Origin and History for gangly
adj.
1872, American English alteration of gangling.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper