Lanky

/ˈlæŋki/
adjective

Tall and thin and often moving awkwardly.

He was tall and lanky, always tripping over his own feet.
Visual representation of "lanky" - Tall and thin and often moving awkwardly

Often appears as...

  • lanky teenager
  • lanky figure
adjective

Tall and thin and often moving awkwardly.

He was tall and lanky, always tripping over his own feet.
Visual representation of "lanky" - Tall and thin and often moving awkwardly

Often appears as...

  • lanky teenager
  • lanky figure
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Visual representation of "lanky"
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Often Awkward

Lanky implies not just height and thinness, but also a lack of grace or coordination in one's movements.

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The lanky boy stumbled as he tried to navigate the crowded classroom.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'lanky' is neutral, not usually intended as a compliment or insult, but a simple observation.

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The lanky giraffe moved slowly towards the watering hole.
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Physical Appearance

'Lanky' often describes young people during growth spurts before they fill out.

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The lanky teenager grew three inches over the summer.
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Often Awkward

Lanky implies not just height and thinness, but also a lack of grace or coordination in one's movements.

Illustration for Often Awkward
The lanky boy stumbled as he tried to navigate the crowded classroom.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'lanky' is neutral, not usually intended as a compliment or insult, but a simple observation.

Illustration for Neutral Tone
The lanky giraffe moved slowly towards the watering hole.
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Physical Appearance

'Lanky' often describes young people during growth spurts before they fill out.

Illustration for Physical Appearance
The lanky teenager grew three inches over the summer.
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Often Awkward

Lanky implies not just height and thinness, but also a lack of grace or coordination in one's movements.

Illustration for Often Awkward
The lanky boy stumbled as he tried to navigate the crowded classroom.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'lanky' is neutral, not usually intended as a compliment or insult, but a simple observation.

Illustration for Neutral Tone
The lanky giraffe moved slowly towards the watering hole.
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Physical Appearance

'Lanky' often describes young people during growth spurts before they fill out.

Illustration for Physical Appearance
The lanky teenager grew three inches over the summer.
Visual representation of the word "Lanky"

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Video examples

Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...

watch ribbon and paddy and how cute and small pity is that she fits in right against ribbon well this big and lanky thing adorable though has to make a space for its lanky limbs now and it's

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Beach Bodies (in spoken...

and my scars? You smell that? That's macho moisture. My hour-long work out routine consists of 5 minutes of push-ups on my bedroom floor, a denial mirror repelling my lanky limbs;

Video examples

Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...

watch ribbon and paddy and how cute and small pity is that she fits in right against ribbon well this big and lanky thing adorable though has to make a space for its lanky limbs now and it's

Video examples

Beach Bodies (in spoken...

and my scars? You smell that? That's macho moisture. My hour-long work out routine consists of 5 minutes of push-ups on my bedroom floor, a denial mirror repelling my lanky limbs;

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Quote examples

J. B. Smoove

American Actor

When I first started doing comedy years ago, I used to be the biggest Michael Richards fan. I used to love this dude. He was on a TV show called 'Fridays,' and man, he was tall and lanky - and I was tall and lanky. I love physical comedy, and he was a physical comedian, and I said, 'Man, I love this guy.
Portrait of J. B. Smoove

Quote examples

Ireland Baldwin

American Model

I went through a lot in middle school, and you always try so many different looks and try to be so many different people. I finally realized I'm awkward, I'm lanky, and I'm going to embrace it - make fun of myself and just laugh.
Portrait of Ireland Baldwin

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Aleister Black

Dutch Wrestler

I'm lanky and I've always been lanky, but I was a really good athlete. Everything I've ever done in sports, I've done at a high level. I had a passion for what I was doing, and I had to be the best at everything.
Portrait of Aleister Black

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Fred MacMurray

You see, I remember myself as a tall, lanky, awkward college fellow who was cast in school theatricals, on the strength of his height alone.
Portrait of Fred MacMurray

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Tanya Roberts

American Actress

I was never pretty, never really popular. I was lanky and funny looking.
Portrait of Tanya Roberts

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Karlie Kloss

American Model

I'm one of those tall, lanky, awkward kids.
Portrait of Karlie Kloss

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Shawn Mendes

Canadian Musician

I've always been really tall and lanky.
Portrait of Shawn Mendes

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Luol Deng

American Athlete

I was just a lanky kid, just tall.
Portrait of Luol Deng

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Krysten Ritter

American Actress

I'm a lanky girl, naturally.
Portrait of Krysten Ritter

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Jake Hager

American Wrestler

I'm lanky and goofy.
Portrait of Jake Hager

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J. B. Smoove

American Actor

When I first started doing comedy years ago, I used to be the biggest Michael Richards fan. I used to love this dude. He was on a TV show called 'Fridays,' and man, he was tall and lanky - and I was tall and lanky. I love physical comedy, and he was a physical comedian, and I said, 'Man, I love this guy.
Portrait of J. B. Smoove

Quote examples

Ireland Baldwin

American Model

I went through a lot in middle school, and you always try so many different looks and try to be so many different people. I finally realized I'm awkward, I'm lanky, and I'm going to embrace it - make fun of myself and just laugh.
Portrait of Ireland Baldwin

Quote examples

Aleister Black

Dutch Wrestler

I'm lanky and I've always been lanky, but I was a really good athlete. Everything I've ever done in sports, I've done at a high level. I had a passion for what I was doing, and I had to be the best at everything.
Portrait of Aleister Black

Quote examples

Fred MacMurray

You see, I remember myself as a tall, lanky, awkward college fellow who was cast in school theatricals, on the strength of his height alone.
Portrait of Fred MacMurray

Quote examples

Tanya Roberts

American Actress

I was never pretty, never really popular. I was lanky and funny looking.
Portrait of Tanya Roberts

Quote examples

Karlie Kloss

American Model

I'm one of those tall, lanky, awkward kids.
Portrait of Karlie Kloss

Quote examples

Shawn Mendes

Canadian Musician

I've always been really tall and lanky.
Portrait of Shawn Mendes

Quote examples

Luol Deng

American Athlete

I was just a lanky kid, just tall.
Portrait of Luol Deng

Quote examples

Krysten Ritter

American Actress

I'm a lanky girl, naturally.
Portrait of Krysten Ritter

Quote examples

Jake Hager

American Wrestler

I'm lanky and goofy.
Portrait of Jake Hager
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