adj

leggy

LEH-gee

Leggy (adj) means having noticeably long, attractive legs. Example: “The leggy model strode confidently down the runway.”

adj

Having noticeably long, attractive legs.

"The leggy model strode confidently down the runway."

Taller or longer-stemmed than usual, especially of a plant.

"The seedlings grew leggy from lack of sunlight."

How to use leggy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLong-legged, whether describing a person or a lanky, overgrown plant.

Common pairings

leggy model leggy plants

leggier comparative, leggiest superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “leggy” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Can you complete this real example?

The _____ model strode confidently down the runway.

From leg plus the adjective suffix -y.

eggy Peggy

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.