double-jointed
(of particular people or animals) having unusually flexible joints that can bend in unusual ways or to abnormally great extent.
Origin of double-jointed
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How to use double-jointed in a sentence
"I'll receive him," said Sir Peter, "with a musical salute," And he gave some imitations of a double-jointed flute.
The Book of Humorous Verse | VariousLike the submarine crew, they come to be a breed apart—double-jointed, extra-toed, with brazen bowels and no sort of nerves.
Sea Warfare | Rudyard Kipling"Indeed I would," answered the double-jointed tail 'gator, who could wobble his flippers both ways.
Uncle Wiggily in the Woods | Howard R. GarisAs he was going along keeping a sharp look-out for the bad fox, or the skillery-scalery alligator with the double jointed tail.
Uncle Wiggily in the Woods | Howard R. GarisHer friends thought it very brave, they made it clear with double-jointed hip-thrusts and glares.
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom | Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for double-jointed
having unusually flexible joints permitting an abnormal degree of motion of the parts
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