gangling

/ˈɡæŋɡlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Tall, thin, and awkward in movement, often with long limbs.
    • The gangling boy grew six inches over the summer and couldn't stop bumping into doorframes.
    • His gangling frame made him an easy target for teasing in gym class.
    • A gangling heron stood motionless at the edge of the pond.
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