rangy

English

Etymology

range +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹeɪndʒi/

Adjective

rangy (comparative rangier, superlative rangiest)

1. Slender and long of limb; lanky

   For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.

   Her African violets weren't getting enough sun and became rangy.

2. Prone to roaming around.

   rangy cattle

3. Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.

Synonyms

• (lanky): gangling, gangly, lanky, leggy; see also Thesaurus:slender or Thesaurus:scrawny
• (prone to roaming): free-roaming, nomadic, roving, wandersome
• (permitting range): expansive, comfortable, commodious, convenient, roomy, spacious

Translations

lanky

• Maori: tokoroa
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Anagrams

• angry