1. tall and thin in an awkward or ungainly way

Examples

• The lanky teenager had trouble finding clothes that fit properly.
• He was a lanky boy who seemed to be all arms and legs.
• The basketball player’s lanky frame helped him reach the basket easily.
• She watched her lanky son fold himself into the small car.
• The lanky scarecrow swayed in the autumn breeze.
• His lanky appearance made him look older than his actual age.