leggy

Meaning

Adj

1. (UK, US) Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.
2. (slang) Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.
3. Having numerous legs.
4. Taller or longer than usual.

Noun

Alternative form of leggie (“a leg”).

Synonyms

long-legged

long-shanked

tall-growing

fast

long-footed

lathy

gangly

lanky

Translations

langbeinig

dalle gambe lunghe

zancudo

zanquilargo

طويل الساقين

uzun bacaklı

μακροπόδαρος

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlɛɡi/

Etymology

From leg + -y.