Gawky and Gangly

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Gawky adjective - Having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner.

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Gangly is a synonym for gawky. In some cases you can use "Gangly" instead an adjective "Gawky".

Nearby Words: gawk, gawked, gawking

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

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Gawky is a synonym for gangly in awkward topic. You can use "Gawky" instead an adjective "Gangly", if it concerns topics such as gangling.

Nearby Words: gang, gangling

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