adj
leggy
LEH-gee
Leggy (adj) means having noticeably long, attractive legs. Example: “The leggy model strode confidently down the runway.”
adj
1
Having noticeably long, attractive legs.
"The leggy model strode confidently down the runway."
"Fred preferred leggy blondes."
"the leggiest centipede ever found"
2
Taller or longer-stemmed than usual, especially of a plant.
"The seedlings grew leggy from lack of sunlight."
"Plants grow leggy if deprived of light."
How to use leggy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLong-legged, whether describing a person or a lanky, overgrown plant.
Common pairings
leggy model
leggy plants
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Word forms
- Comparative
- leggier
- Superlative
- leggiest
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Etymology
From leg plus the adjective suffix -y.
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What does “leggy” mean?
The word “leggy” means having noticeably long, attractive legs. In plain terms, long-legged, whether describing a person or a lanky, overgrown plant.
How do you pronounce “leggy”?
“Leggy” is pronounced LEH-gee (/ˈlɛɡi/ in IPA).
How do you use “leggy” in a sentence?
Here is “leggy” used in a sentence: “The leggy model strode confidently down the runway.”
What part of speech is “leggy”?
“Leggy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “leggy” have?
“Leggy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having noticeably long, attractive legs.
