Spindly and Stocky

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

Usage example: spindly, underfed dogs roamed the poverty-stricken village

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Stocky is an antonym for spindly.

Nearby Words: spindle, spindling, spindled

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

Usage example: the stocky boxer's strength and speed more than make up for his opponent's longer reach

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Spindly is an antonym for stocky.

Nearby Words: stocked, stocking

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