English Explanatory Dictionary

spindly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spindly.wav

Word forms

spindly spindlier spindliest

Etymology

From spindle + -y.

Synonyms

twiggy

Related words

spindle-legged spindlelegs spindle-shanked spindleshanks spindle-shaped

Derived words

spindliness
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