rangy

[ reyn-jee ]

adjective

, rang·i·er, rang·i·est.

1. (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
2. given to or fitted for ranging or moving about, as animals.
3. mountainous.

rangy

/ ˈreɪndʒɪ /

adjective

1. (of animals or people) having long slender limbs
2. adapted to wandering or roaming
3. allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy

Derived Forms

• ˈranginess, noun
• ˈrangily, adverb

Other Words From

• rangi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rangy¹

First recorded in 1865–70; range + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of rangy¹

C19: from range + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Glaser, who calls herself a “rangy broad,” likes the polish of old-school showbiz.

From New York Times

“He is effective matching up with backs and tight ends and dropping into underneath zone when he lines up at linebacker depth. Hicks is a rangy run-defender who fills gaps and flashes the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. He also can pluck the ball out of the air and is competitive in 50-50 situations.”

From Seattle Times

After Duane Allman’s death in a 1971 motorcycle crash, Betts uneasily became a co-frontman, though albums like the Allmans’ 1973 smash “Brothers and Sisters” and his rangy 1974 solo LP “Highway Call” proved he could find both commercial success and critical acclaim in his new role.

From Los Angeles Times

DD Osama, a 17-year-old New York rapper, overcame his brother’s murder to emerge as the city’s most talked-about young star, with ambitions toward more rangy and brutally personal music.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was morning, so we wanted everything bright and breezy,” she says of her decision to display the blooms’ rangy naked stems at varying heights.

From New York Times

Related Words

• gangly
• lanky
• leggy
• skinny
• spindly