gangly
adjectiveHow many syllables in gangly?
There are 2 syllables in the word gangly.Divide gangly into syllables:
gan · gly
How to pronounce gangly:
Definition of gangly:
- gangly (adjective):
- lanky and awkward in movement
- tall and thin and having long slender limbs.
- tall and thin and moving with a loose-jointed awkwardness lanky, gangling
Synonyms for gangly:
rangylankyangularleantallwiryscrawnythinspindlyskinnyShow 3 more
Antonyms for gangly:
hulkingtubbybigbrawnystalwartfatampleroundedbroadrotundShow 15 more
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