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gangly
adjective gan·gly \ˈgaŋ-glē\
: tall, thin, and awkward
: long and thin
gan·gli·ergan·gli·est
Full Definition of GANGLY
: gangling
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First Known Use of GANGLY
1872
GANGLY Defined for Kids
gangly
adjective gan·gly \ˈgaŋ-glē\
gan·gli·ergan·gli·est
Definition of GANGLY for Kids
: tall, thin, and awkward <a gangly teenager>
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