rangier; rangiest
1
: able to range for considerable distances
2
a
: long-limbed and long-bodied
rangy cattle
b
: tall and slender
3
: having room for ranging
4
: having great scope
ranginess
noun
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we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team
a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
The senior captain is rangy with rare speed and explosiveness for his frame (6-4, 240), and showcases his safety background in coverage by locking down tight ends and running backs in space.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Standing at 6-feet, 7-inches tall and weighing over 200 pounds, Jones is a rangy defender who can guard quicker players on the perimeter and bang on the inside if necessary.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Sweet pea shrub is a rangy plant that is cut back to keep it more compact.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Rangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rangy. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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rangy
adjective
rangier; rangiest
1
: having long limbs and a long body
rangy cattle
2
: tall and slender in body build
a rangy athlete
ranginess
noun
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