rangy

[reyn-jee]

adjective

rangier, rangiest 

1. (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.

2. given to or fitted for ranging or moving about, as animals.

3. mountainous.

rangy

/ ˈreɪndʒɪ /

adjective

1. (of animals or people) having long slender limbs

2. adapted to wandering or roaming

3. allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy

Other Word Forms

• ranginess noun
• rangily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of rangy¹

First recorded in 1865–70; range + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rangy¹

C19: from _range + _-y ¹

Example Sentences

Hawke’s rangy crusader happens to be a magnet for that type of trouble.

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I saw him in the Championship last year, he was good - very long and rangy - but he only got 13 goals.

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Sing is probably the best kicker in the Red Roses squad, striking the ball prodigous distances, and is a rangy runner with a powerful hand-off.

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Scoring three minutes after coming on is a dream impact for any substitute, which is what the rangy Polvara did.

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Osborne is a slight but rangy runner, with deft hands, aerial ability, a kicking game and an understanding with the Leinster and Ireland team-mates who will make up a large touring contingent.

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Related Words

• gangly 
• lanky 
• leggy 
• skinny 
• spindly