leggy
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈlɛɡi/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English leg English -y English leggy From leg + -y.
- Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.
“Fred preferred leggy blondes.”
- Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.
“Pam looked leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt.”
- Having numerous legs.
“the leggiest centipede ever found”
- Taller or longer than usual.
“Plants grow leggy if deprived of light.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English leg English -y English leggy From leg + -y.
- Alternative form of leggie (“a leg”).