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Leggy

//ˈlɛɡi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having long, attractive legs; long-legged. UK, US

    "Fred preferred leggy blondes."

  2. 2
    Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs. slang

    "Pam looked leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt."

  3. 3
    Having numerous legs.

    "the leggiest centipede ever found"

  4. 4
    Taller or longer than usual.

    "Plants grow leggy if deprived of light."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having long legs wordnet
  2. 2
    (of plants) having tall spindly stems wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of leggie (“a leg”). alt-of, alternative, childish

Etymology

Etymology 1

From leg + -y.

Etymology 2

leg + -y

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