leggy
pronunciation
How to pronounce leggy in British English:
UK [ˈlegi]
How to pronounce leggy in American English:
US [ˈlɛɡi]
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- Adjective:
- (of plants) having tall spindly stems
- having long legs
Word Origin
- leggy (adj.)
- 1787, from leg (n.) + -y (2).
Example
- 1. A tall leggy girl in a short dress .
- 2. We were all surprised when a leggy blond came out of the cake .
- 3. But the dog should never appear low and long or tall and leggy .
- 4. A beautiful girl : leggy , italian-looking .
- 5. They particularly wanted to look leggy , busty and skinny , he said .