stalky
/ˈstɔki/
adjective
- Having a long, thin stem or stalk; resembling a stalk.
- The plant grew tall and stalky, with few leaves.
- He described the weed as stalky and unpleasant to touch.
- The celery was too stalky and tough to eat raw.
- Tall, thin, and awkward in appearance or movement.
- The scarecrow stood stalky and crooked in the field.
- She had a stalky build, with long arms and legs.
- The teenager was stalky and shy, still growing into his body.
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