English Explanatory Dictionary

spindleshanks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A thin, lanky person with long legs.

Word forms

spindleshanks spindle-shanks

Etymology

From spindle + shanks.

Synonyms

spindlelegs thin person

Related words

spindle-legged spindle-shanked spindly

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