double-jointed

[ duhb-uhl-join-tid ]

adjective

1. (of particular people or animals) having unusually flexible joints that can bend in unusual ways or to abnormally great extent.

double-jointed

adjective

1. having unusually flexible joints permitting an abnormal degree of motion of the parts

Word History and Origins

Origin of double-jointed¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

"I'll receive him," said Sir Peter, "with a musical salute," And he gave some imitations of a double-jointed flute.

From Project Gutenberg

Like the submarine crew, they come to be a breed apart—double-jointed, extra-toed, with brazen bowels and no sort of nerves.

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"Indeed I would," answered the double-jointed tail 'gator, who could wobble his flippers both ways.

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As he was going along keeping a sharp look-out for the bad fox, or the skillery-scalery alligator with the double jointed tail.

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Her friends thought it very brave, they made it clear with double-jointed hip-thrusts and glares.

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