loose-limbed

American

[loos-limd] / ˈlusˈlɪmd /

adjective

having supple arms and legs.

a loose-limbed athlete.

loose-limbed British

adjective

(of a person) having supple limbs

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Etymology

Origin of loose-limbed

First recorded in 1815–25

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loose-limbed

Grabbing the mic, he launches into a squeaky falsetto version of Abba's Waterloo, followed by Tommy Cash's 2025 entry Espresso Macchiato, complete with its loose-limbed choreography.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

It’s mostly a loose-limbed jam that allows each musician to take compelling solos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

The graying, slightly boring Reed was a loose-limbed version of himself: the ultimate wife guy with the ultimate wife.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025

Quan carries off the multiple full-scale, acrobatic fight scenes with spry, loose-limbed ease, even though onscreen, Marvin progressively collects wounds as casually as if they’re Pokemon.

From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2025

A tall, loose-limbed woman walked by and struck up a conversation.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

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