spindly
spin·dly
adjective \ˈspin(d)-lē, ˈspin-dəl-ē\spin·dli·erspin·dli·est
Definition of SPINDLY
1
: of a disproportionately tall or long and thin appearance that often suggests physical weakness <spindly legs>
2
: frail or flimsy in appearance or structure <a spindly tower>
Examples of SPINDLY
- <spindly, underfed dogs roamed the poverty-stricken village>
First Known Use of SPINDLY
1651
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