Gangling and Stumpy

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Gangling adjective - Being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed.

Usage example: the riders at the barn just loved the gangling newborn colt

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Stumpy is an antonym for gangling.

Nearby Words: gangly, ganglion

Stumpy adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.

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Gangling is an antonym for stumpy.

Nearby Words: stump, stumped, stumper, stumping

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