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rangy
adjective \ˈrān-jē\
of a person : tall and thin
of an animal : having a long body and long legs
of a plant : tall and having few leaves
rang·i·errang·i·est
Full Definition of RANGY
1
: able to range for considerable distances
2
a : long-limbed and long-bodied <rangy cattle> b : tall and slender
3
: having room for ranging
4
: having great scope
— rang·i·ness noun
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First Known Use of RANGY
1868
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RANGY Defined for Kids
rangy
adjective \ˈrān-jē\
rang·i·errang·i·est
Definition of RANGY for Kids
: tall and slender
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