Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/
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ˈɹeɪndʒi
Adjective
Slender and long of limb; lanky.
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For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.
Her African violets weren't getting enough sun and became rangy.
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Janet Gwilherm, who was presently dwarfing the duty desk — she was tall and rangy, like a basketball player — whacked the intercom button and announced herself.
Prone to roaming around.
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rangy cattle
Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.
Requiring a large vocal range; having a great difference from the highest to the lowest notes.
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The Star Spangled Banner has been criticized as too rangy for many people to sing along to comfortably.
Adjective
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
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a gangling teenager
a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man
adapted to wandering or roaming
allowing ample room for ranging