Gangling (adjective)

Awkwardly tall and thin.

Origin:

The word gangling is derived from the word gangle which means to walk in an awkward way with long, lanky strides. the word gangle is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to be of scandinavian origin.

Examples:

1. The gangling teenage boy was always self-conscious about his height.
2. He was a gangling figure, all arms and legs.
3. The gangling giraffe looked out of place in the small zoo enclosure.
4. The gangling man struggled to fit into the small car.
5. He was a gangling, uncoordinated child.