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lanky
English
/ˈlæŋk.i/
adj
Definitions
(informal) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
Etymology
Suffix from English lank.
Origin
English
lank
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Cognates and derived terms
Cognates
lank
English
lanken
English
lankily
English
lankiness
English
lankly
English
lankness
English
lanksome
English
hlanc
Old English
Derived Terms
lank
lanken
lankly
lankily
lanksome
lankness
lankiness