As an adjective lanky
is somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
As a noun hanky is
short form of handkerchief.
lanky
English
Adjective
(er)
(informal) Somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
Synonyms
* See also
Derived terms
* lankily
* lankiness
hanky
English
Noun
(hankies)
(colloquial) Short form of handkerchief.