Gangly and Plump

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

Usage example: a gangly teenager who was born to play varsity basketball

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Plump is an antonym for gangly in gangling topic.

Nearby Words: gang, gangling

Plump adjective - Having an excess of body fat.

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Gangly is an antonym for plump.

Nearby Words: plumped, plumping, plumpness, plumper

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