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Lanky vs Spindly - What's the difference?

lanky | spindly |

As adjectives the difference between lanky and spindly

is that lanky is (informal) somewhat lank; tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward while spindly is characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.

lanky

English

Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * lankily * lankiness

    spindly

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Characteristic of a spindle; slender and of weak appearance.
    • She has spindly legs.