rangy

[ reyn-jee ]
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adjective,rang·i·er, rang·i·est.
  1. (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.

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

Origin of rangy

1
First recorded in 1865–70; range + -y1

Other words from rangy

  • rang·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for rangy

rangy

/ (ˈreɪndʒɪ) /


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

  2. adapted to wandering or roaming

  1. allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy

Origin of rangy

1
C19: from range + -y 1

Derived forms of rangy

  • rangily, adverb
  • ranginess, noun

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