Spindling and Stubby

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

Usage example: a sickly, spindling child who spent most of his time indoors

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Stubby is an antonym for spindling.

Nearby Words: spindly, spindle, spindled

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

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Spindling is an antonym for stubby.

Nearby Words: stub, stubbed, stubbly, stubbing

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