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Lankier: meaning, definitions and examples

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lankier

 

[ หˆlรฆล‹kiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

Lankier is a comparative form of the adjective 'lanky.' It describes someone who is tall, thin, and often awkward in their build. People characterized as lankier typically have long limbs and may appear somewhat ungainly due to their height and slimness. This word is frequently used to portray individuals, especially during their adolescent years, as they experience growth spurts.

Synonyms

slimmer, taller, thinner

Examples of usage

  • He grew lankier as he developed through his teenage years.
  • The lankier athlete outperformed his shorter competitors.
  • In the movie, the lankier character was often the target of jokes.
  • She preferred wearing loose clothing to balance her lankier frame.

Translations

Translations of the word "lankier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais magro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคคเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dรผnner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ัƒั‚ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szczuplejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—ฉใ›ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus maigre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs delgado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha zayฤฑf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๋งˆ๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุญู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hubenฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chudลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็˜ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj suh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญngra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–าฃั–ัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha arฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs delgado

Etymology

The term 'lanky' and its comparative form 'lankier' originated in the early 19th century, likely from a Scottish dialect. It is believed to have been derived from the word 'lank,' which means 'long and slender,' particularly in a way that seems awkward or ungainly. The word's usage has evolved, but it primarily retains the essence of describing someone who is tall and thin, often with connotations of clumsiness or awkwardness. Over the years, 'lankier' has been used in various contexts, especially to describe young individuals during puberty, when they experience significant growth in height before their bodies catch up in terms of weight and musculature. This word has also found a place in sports and fashion, where body types are frequently discussed. Despite its potentially negative connotations, being lanky can be perceived positively in some contexts, especially in athletics, where height can be an advantage.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,066, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.