stalky

[ staw-kee ]

adjective

, stalk·i·er, stalk·i·est.

1. abounding in stalks. stalk.
2. stalklike; long and slender.

stalky

/ ˈstɔːkɪ /

adjective

1. like a stalk; slender and tall
2. having or abounding in stalks

Derived Forms

• ˈstalkily, adverb
• ˈstalkiness, noun

Other Words From

• stalki·ly adverb
• stalki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stalky¹

First recorded in 1545–55; stalk ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The stalky power forward, a son of a professional Congolese boxer, tried to match every American haymaker with a punch of his own.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the edge of the deck, past the sandy dunes with feathery, stalky plants, Cat could see for miles.

From Literature

Lately, Pelicans fans have been rising to their feet in the Smoothie King Center each time Williamson launches his stalky, muscle-bound, 6-foot-6 frame toward the rim, either with the ball in his hands or on its way to him via a lob.

From Seattle Times

Wearing white spandex emblazoned with his nickname, “The Natural,” he stared at his stalky 4-foot-3 body in a mirror, his light brown hair perfectly jelled, a scab on his left knee leftover from a recent staph infection.

From Washington Post

They were out of baby’s breath, but on the floor around them were buckets of thousands of donated blooms — fragrant lilies, roses and carnations, blue delphinium, stalky allium and green bells of Ireland.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• delicate
• fragile
• gaunt
• lean
• meager
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