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Lanky vs Hanky - What's the difference?

lanky | hanky |

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.