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leggy.

Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈlɛɡi/
  1. Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.

    UK · US
    Fred preferred leggy blondes.
  2. Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.

    slang
    Pam looked leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt.
  3. Having numerous legs.

    the leggiest centipede ever found
  4. Taller or longer than usual.

    Plants grow leggy if deprived of light.
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English leg Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English leggy From leg + -y.

noun/ˈlɛɡi/
  1. Alternative form of leggie (“a leg”).

    alt-of · alternative · childish
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English leg Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij- Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English leggy From leg + -y.

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