lathy

American  

[lath-ee, lah-thee] / ˈlæθ i, ˈlɑ θi /

adjective

lathier, lathiest

1. lathlike; long and thin.

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lathy British  

/ ˈlɑːθɪ /

adjective

1. resembling a lath, esp in being tall and thin

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Etymology

Origin of lathy

First recorded in 1665–75; lath + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The glare thrown upon his sunk features and thin lathy frame gave an unearthly horror to his whole aspect.

From Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland by Crocker, T. Crofton

At this time a tall, lathy gentleman came in, wearing a most original cut coatee.

From Tom Cringle's Log by Scott, Michael

Some of them, doubtless, are fine, good-looking, well-conditioned animals; but the majority are lean, lathy, sunken-eyed, woe-begone, iron-marked, desperately-abused brutes, lacking all the lively energy that characterizes the movements of the up-to-the-mark hunter.

From Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour by Surtees, Robert Smith

Son, sire, mother, a lathy dame to match him.

From The Poems and Fragments of Catullus by Ellis, Robinson

Presently a long, lean, lathy youth slouched out of one of the gloomy entries.

From Red Axe by Crockett, S. R. (Samuel Rutherford)