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lankiest

lankiest is the superlative form of lanky.

Meaning of lanky

Adjective

lanky (comparative lankier, superlative lankiest)

  1. (derogatory, informal) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
    • tall and lanky
    Synonyms:
    gangly

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Questions about lankiest

What is lankiest the superlative form of?
Lankiest is the superlative form of lanky.

Words near lankiest in the dictionary

  1. Lankey
  2. Lankeys Creek
  3. Lankford
  4. Lankfords
  5. lankier
  6. lankiest
  7. lankily
  8. Lankin
  9. lankiness
  10. lanking
  11. lankish

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