English Explanatory Dictionary

lanky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
name
  1. The dialect of English spoken in Lancashire.
  2. The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.
noun
  1. Someone from Lancashire.
adj
  1. From Lancashire or having distinctive Lancashire traits.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæŋk.i/ [ˈlæŋk.ɪi̯] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lanky.wav /ˈleɪ̯ŋki/ [ˈleɪ̯ŋkɪi̯] /ˈlɛ̃ŋki/ [ˈlɛ̃ŋkɪi̯]

Word forms

lanky lankier lankiest Lankies

Etymology

From lank + -y.

Synonyms

gangly

Derived words

lankily lankiness
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