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Meaning of gangly
The primary meaning of the word "gangly" refers to something or someone that is awkwardly tall and thin.
Etymology of gangly
The word "gangly" has its roots in the mid-19th century, likely derived from the Scottish and northern English dialect word "gangling", which means "awkward" or "clumsy".
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or objects that are perceived as being awkwardly tall, thin, or uncoordinated.
Synonyms
awkward
clumsy
ungainly
uncoordinated
gangling
lanky
tall
skinny
spindly
rawboned
loose-limbed
angular
gawky
coltish
leggy
sprawling
lumbering
stumbling
tripping
fumbling
bumbling
blundering
hapless
inept
unskilled
unsteady
rickety
shaky
wobbly
unstable
precarious
uncertain
unsure
clumsy
lumbering
stumbling
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "gangly" as awkwardly tall and thin, or clumsy in movement or manner.
- * It can also describe something that is unwieldy or unmanageable due to its size or shape.
Usage Examples
- The gangly teenager tripped over his own feet while walking down the hallway.
- * The gangly branches of the tree swayed precariously in the wind.
- * She felt like a gangly foal, unsteady and unsure of her movements.