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/
Korean meaning: 키가 크고 마른; 팔다리가 길고 홀쭉한
Korean pronunciation: 레인-지 (강세: 레인)
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 미국에서 'range(목장, 넓은 지역)'에서 파생된 단어로, 넓은 목장을 돌아다니는 소나 말처럼 다리가 길고 마른 체형을 묘사하는 데 사용되었습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝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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