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lanky in Irish

lanky in Irish is caol ard, fada caol, scailleagánta — lanky means tall and thin, often in an awkward or ungainly way.

lanky in Irish

caol ard
adj
(informal, pejorative) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
fada caol
adj
(informal, pejorative) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
scailleagánta
adj
(informal, pejorative) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.
scrogallach
adj
(informal, pejorative) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

What does "lanky" mean?

  1. adj Tall and thin, often in an awkward or ungainly way.
    "The lanky teenager towered over his classmates."
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lanky in a sentence

  • The lanky teenager towered over his classmates.
  • He was a lanky young man with long arms and legs.

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What is "lanky" in Irish?

"lanky" in Irish is caol ard, fada caol, scailleagánta. lanky means: Tall and thin, often in an awkward or ungainly way.

How do you use "lanky" in a sentence?

Example: "The lanky teenager towered over his classmates." In Irish, "lanky" is caol ard, fada caol, scailleagánta.

Are there other ways to say "lanky" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "lanky": caol ard, fada caol, scailleagánta, scrogallach.

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