leggy
/ˈlɛɡi/
adjective
- Having long, slender legs.
- The leggy model walked gracefully down the runway.
- The leggy foal struggled to stand on its wobbly legs.
- She was tall and leggy, with a dancer's build.
- (of a plant) Having long, thin stems with few leaves, often due to insufficient light.
- The tomato plants became leggy because they didn't get enough sunlight.
- Leggy seedlings should be replanted deeper to support their stems.
- She pruned the leggy stems to encourage bushier growth.
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