Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Gangling.

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  • adjective Tall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

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  • adjective tall and thin and having long slender limbs
  • adjective tall and thin

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Alteration of gangling.]

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  • This must be when someone behaves as if they're in a gang.

    January 8, 2009