adj Uncommon

legged

LEH-gihd

Legged (adj) means having legs of a specified type or number. Example: “The four-legged table wobbled on the uneven floor.”

adj

Having legs of a specified type or number.

"The four-legged table wobbled on the uneven floor."

"A long-legged spider crept across the ceiling."

How to use legged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to describe how many or what kind of legs something has, as in "four-legged" or "bow-legged."

Common pairings

four-legged long-legged bow-legged

Word forms

leggeds plural

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Etymology

From leg plus the adjective-forming suffix -ed.

Rhymes for legged

egged pegged

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Frequently asked questions

What does “legged” mean?

The word “legged” means having legs of a specified type or number. In plain terms, used to describe how many or what kind of legs something has, as in "four-legged" or "bow-legged.".

How do you pronounce “legged”?

“Legged” is pronounced LEH-gihd (/ˈlɛɡɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “legged” in a sentence?

Here is “legged” used in a sentence: “The four-legged table wobbled on the uneven floor.”

What part of speech is “legged”?

“Legged” is an adjective.

Is “legged” a common word?

“Legged” is an uncommon word in modern English.