Leggy
adjective
Having long legs or appearing as if so.
The model is tall and leggy.
Often appears as...
- leggy models
- leggy girl
adjective
Referring to plants that have grown too tall and thin because they were not given enough light.
My houseplant has become leggy because I kept it in a dark corner.
Often appears as...
- leggy plant
- leggy stems
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
adjective
Having long legs or appearing as if so.
The model is tall and leggy.
Often appears as...
- leggy models
- leggy girl
adjective
Referring to plants that have grown too tall and thin because they were not given enough light.
My houseplant has become leggy because I kept it in a dark corner.
Often appears as...
- leggy plant
- leggy stems
Usage tips
Disapproving
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Sense
Beyond physical traits, 'leggy' can suggest gracefulness or elegance in movement.
The dancer was effortlessly leggy on stage.
Pro Tip 2/3Attractiveness
'Leggy' often implies attractiveness, especially in fashion contexts.
The leggy model turned heads at the runway.
Pro Tip 3/3Perception Clue
'Leggy' may not always refer to actual leg length but how long they appear due to clothing.
Her short skirt made her look extra leggy.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Sense
Beyond physical traits, 'leggy' can suggest gracefulness or elegance in movement.
The dancer was effortlessly leggy on stage.
Pro Tip 2/3Attractiveness
'Leggy' often implies attractiveness, especially in fashion contexts.
The leggy model turned heads at the runway.
Pro Tip 3/3Perception Clue
'Leggy' may not always refer to actual leg length but how long they appear due to clothing.
Her short skirt made her look extra leggy.
Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Sense
Beyond physical traits, 'leggy' can suggest gracefulness or elegance in movement.
The dancer was effortlessly leggy on stage.
Pro Tip 2/3Attractiveness
'Leggy' often implies attractiveness, especially in fashion contexts.
The leggy model turned heads at the runway.
Pro Tip 3/3Perception Clue
'Leggy' may not always refer to actual leg length but how long they appear due to clothing.
Her short skirt made her look extra leggy.
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The secrets of spider...
why so Sophie for most people is the incarnation of terror really she's far too leggy she's far too hairy and she's far too big to ever be trusted but to me Sophie is a fantastic feat of bioengineering you see Sophie is a
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Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
they're key in themselves and it's normally what they do anyway and the man just makes a little bit more uncomfortable isit okay into killed him if anything that they coats actually looking quite leggy maybe they've got
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Watch this if you're...
except for its unique bulbous tail-tip with long drooping scales that look like a leggy spider. Spider-tailed vipers are only about 50 centimeters long,
Video examples
The secrets of spider...
why so Sophie for most people is the incarnation of terror really she's far too leggy she's far too hairy and she's far too big to ever be trusted but to me Sophie is a fantastic feat of bioengineering you see Sophie is a
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 178 PIPE...
they're key in themselves and it's normally what they do anyway and the man just makes a little bit more uncomfortable isit okay into killed him if anything that they coats actually looking quite leggy maybe they've got
Video examples
Watch this if you're...
except for its unique bulbous tail-tip with long drooping scales that look like a leggy spider. Spider-tailed vipers are only about 50 centimeters long,
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