lank — straight and limp; not curly or wavy (especially of hair)
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: straight and limp; not curly or wavy (especially of hair)
Pronunciation (IPA): /læŋk/
Example Sentences
- After the rain, his once-styled hair became lank and stuck to his forehead.
- The scarecrow's lank appearance made it look more pitiful than scary.
- She refused to use the cheap shampoo because it made her hair look lank.
lank
ADJECTIVE[/læŋk/]
straight and limp; not curly or wavy (especially of hair)
straight and limp; not curly or wavy (especially of hair)
By the bank with lank hair, gazing at the old tank.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'hlanc,' meaning 'lean' or 'thin.' It shares a common Germanic root with related languages in the Indo-European family, reflecting the physical characteristic of leanness.
Breakdown
Old English 'hlanc' (lean, thin) evolved into modern English 'lank,' with the initial 'h' dropping according to common phonetic shifts in Germanic languages.
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📝Examples
“After the rain, his once-styled hair became lank and stuck to his forehead.”
“The scarecrow's lank appearance made it look more pitiful than scary.”
“She refused to use the cheap shampoo because it made her hair look lank.”
“The lank vampire in the movie looked like he needed a good meal and a hair stylist.”
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