loose-jointed


loose–joint·ed

adj \ˈlüs-ˈjin-təd\

Definition of LOOSE-JOINTED

1
: having joints apparently not closely articulated
2
: characterized by unusually free movements
loose–joint·ed·ness noun

First Known Use of LOOSE-JOINTED

1859

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