loose-jointed

[ loos-join-tid ]

adjective

1. having or marked by easy, free movement; limber.
2. having loose joints.
3. loosely built or framed.

loose-jointed

adjective

1. supple and easy in movement
2. loosely built; with ill-fitting joints

Derived Forms

• ˌloose-ˈjointedness, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of loose-jointed¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

I was one of those long, lanky, loose-jointed girls Who fool people into believing They are willowy and psychic and mysterious.

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The terms were so loose-jointed that the neighbors lamented the old woman's lack of business sense.

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One is big and homely and loose-jointed but a good sort, while the other is dark and very handsome and goes to Oxford.

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The interesting earnest little boy merged into the clumsy loose-jointed schoolboy, silent and languid.

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The loose-jointed giant turned on his heel and left Brent standing alone.

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