gangly

Definition

Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

Etymology

An American English alteration of gangling.

Example Sentences

• "I should have shot that long gangly lubber they called Hank, if I could have done it without crippling six or seven other people—but of course I couldn't, […]"
• "A rangy, gangly, Scandinavian youth of a sailor, droop-shouldered, six feet six and slender as a lath, with pallid eyes of palest blue and skin and hair attuned to the same colour scheme, joined Kwaque in his work."
• "He was a tall, gangly, shy satirist who mumbled to you with his head turned away and always said funny things."