rangy — having long, slender limbs; tall and lean with a loose-jointed build
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having long, slender limbs; tall and lean with a loose-jointed build
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪndʒi/
Example Sentences
- The rangy cowboy looked like he was made of coat hangers and good intentions.
- My rangy nephew grew six inches last year and now bumps his head on doorways.
- The rangy model strutted down the runway with confidence.
rangy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈreɪndʒi/]
having long, slender limbs; tall and lean with a loose-jointed build
Tall and long-limbed build
The rangy cowboy feeds his mangy dog some tangy jerky!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Rangy originated in 19th-century American English from the noun 'range,' referring to open grasslands and ranches. The term was applied to cattle and horses that roamed across vast rangelands, describing their characteristically long-legged and lean physique adapted to such environments.
Breakdown
range (open grazing land) + -y (adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of'), literally 'having the quality of range or rangeland animals.'
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📝Examples
“The rangy cowboy looked like he was made of coat hangers and good intentions.”
“My rangy nephew grew six inches last year and now bumps his head on doorways.”
“The rangy model strutted down the runway with confidence.”
“Despite his rangy appearance, he was surprisingly strong.”
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