double-jointed

adjective

dou·​ble-joint·​ed ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd 

: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined

Examples of double-jointed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During an orthopedic appointment, a doctor noticed that Eaton was double-jointed. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Some are double-jointed, some can bend their thumb all the way back, others can roll their tongue. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for double-jointed

• disappointed
• reappointed
• anointed
• appointed
• disjointed
• pinpointed
• jointed
• pointed

Kids Definition

double-jointed

adjective

dou·​ble-joint·​ed

ˌdəb-əl-ˈjȯint-əd

: having one or more joints that permit the parts joined to be bent freely to unusual angles

a double-jointed finger

Medical Definition

double-jointed

adjective

dou·​ble-joint·​ed ˌdəb-əl-ˈjȯint-əd 

: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined

a double-jointed athlete highly susceptible to injury