rangy
[ reyn-jee ]
adjective,rang·i·er, rang·i·est.
(of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
given to or fitted for ranging or moving about, as animals.
Origin of rangy
1Other words from rangy
- rang·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for rangy
rangy
/ (ˈreɪndʒɪ) /
adjectiverangier or rangiest
(of animals or people) having long slender limbs
adapted to wandering or roaming
allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy
Origin of rangy
1C19: from range + -y 1
Derived forms of rangy
- rangily, adverb
- ranginess, noun
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