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lanky | lankly |

As an adjective lanky

is (informal) somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

As an adverb lankly is

in a lank way.

lanky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (informal) Somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * lankily * lankiness

    lankly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a lank way.