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GANGLY

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Gangly.

How to pronounce gangly:

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Gangly - as an adjective satellite

Tall and thin and having long slender limbs

Example: "A gangling teenager"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangling11lanky12rangy9

Tall and thin

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangling11lanky12

Gangly - as an adjective

Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

Example Sentences

"He was a gangly teenager, with long limbs and a slender frame."
"The gangly foal struggled to keep up with the rest of the herd."
"She had a gangly appearance, with awkward movements and an ungainly posture."
"The old scarecrow had a gangly figure, its arms and legs made of thin sticks."
"Despite his gangly build, he was surprisingly agile on the basketball court."
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Word Game Points

Is GANGLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gangly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GANGLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GANGLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gangly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GANGLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is GANGLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gangly is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GANGLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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