: ungracefully tall and thin.

What does lanky person mean?

Use the adjective lanky to describe someone who's tall, thin, and a little bit gawky. A lanky person is not only tall and thin but also a little bit awkward. You wouldn't use lanky to describe a tall, slender person who moves gracefully. Instead use lanky to describe someone who moves clumsily on his long limbs.

What is the dictionary definition of lanky?

adjective, lank·i·er, lank·i·est. ungracefully thin and rawboned; bony; gaunt: a very tall and lanky man.