Lanksome
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Characterised or marked by lankness
"He put out his hand, and Mr. Burd gripped it with unselfish warmth, assuring the tall, lanksome young man that he was fine and dandy, and as fit as a fiddle on Fourth of July."
Example
More examples"He put out his hand, and Mr. Burd gripped it with unselfish warmth, assuring the tall, lanksome young man that he was fine and dandy, and as fit as a fiddle on Fourth of July."
Etymology
From lank + -some.
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