rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē 

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

Synonyms of rangy

• gaunt
• lanky
• skinny
• gangling
• spindly
• thin
• slender

Examples of rangy in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

His rangy ball skills on the back end, as a two-high safety or nickel, will give Mike Macdonald options. —Dane Brugler, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

Could long, rangy Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren be there to be the quarterback of the secondary for Hafley, who has a track record of coaching defensive backs? —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

Reese is a fast, rangy defender and tackler at the second level at linebacker. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

Stukes is a rangy, explosive, turnover-producing three-time team captain (under two different staffs). —Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for rangy

• mangy

Kids Definition

rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē 

rangier; rangiest

1

: having long limbs and a long body

rangy cattle

2

: tall and slender in body build

a rangy athlete

ranginess noun