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

Words Nearby rangy

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How to use rangy in a sentence

  • With big, rangy Sam Welborn, David started out to become a rancher and live out his days in peace and quiet.

    David Lannarck, Midget | George S. Harney
  • In another moment a rangy bay horse trotted out of the cedars, up to the camp, and his rider jumped off nimbly for so heavy a man.

  • At the same time Black Jim had turned his attention to the rangy boy, felling him at a blow.

    Tramping on Life | Harry Kemp
  • Sandy had his long rangy roans, and for leaders a pair of half-broken pinto bronchos.

    Black Rock | Ralph Connor

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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