Lank ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Lank ( adjective )

1. Having a long, thin, and often unkempt appearance.
2. Having long, straight, or limp hair.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hlanc; akin to old high german hlanc lean.

Examples:

1. The man had lank, greasy hair that hung in his face.
2. The plant had long, lank leaves that drooped in the heat.
3. He had a lank, gaunt figure and a tired look on his face.
4. The dog's fur was lank and matted from being wet for too long.
5. The horse's lank tail swished back and forth as it grazed.

(As a verb)

Lank ( verb )

1. Having a long, thin, and often unkempt appearance.
2. Having long, straight, or limp hair.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english hlanc; akin to old high german hlanc lean.

Examples:

1. The man had lank, greasy hair that hung in his face.
2. The plant had long, lank leaves that drooped in the heat.
3. He had a lank, gaunt figure and a tired look on his face.
4. The dog's fur was lank and matted from being wet for too long.
5. The horse's lank tail swished back and forth as it grazed.