Definition of Lanky

awkwardly tall and skinny

Examples of Lanky in a sentence

Long-limbed and lanky, it was hard for the man to fit inside the compact car.  🔊

His lanky appearance made him socially awkward but a beast on the basketball court.  🔊

The lanky boy’s physique seemed to be all arms and legs.  🔊

Lanky and lean, the girl’s parents were surprised by her height since they were both 5’6.  🔊

Twiggy’s long-legged, lanky look helped launch her into fashion modeling stardom.  🔊

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