Gangling

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋɡlɪŋ/

Definitions of gangling

adjective tall and thin, and often awkward or clumsy in movement

Example Sentences

A1 The gangling boy struggled to find clothes that fit him properly.

A2 She felt self-conscious about her gangling limbs at the school dance.

B1 The gangling teenager was often teased by his classmates for his awkward appearance.

B2 Despite his gangling frame, he excelled in basketball due to his height.

C1 The gangling model walked confidently down the runway, showcasing her unique physique.

C2 His gangling figure made him stand out in the crowd, attracting attention wherever he went.

Examples of gangling in a Sentence

formal The gangling teenager struggled to find clothes that fit his tall frame.

informal He's so gangling, he always has to duck through doorways.

slang That gangling dude is like a walking beanpole.

figurative Her gangling thoughts seemed to stretch on forever.

Grammatical Forms of gangling

• past tense: gangled
• plural: ganglings
• comparative: more gangling
• superlative: most gangling
• present tense: gangle
• future tense: will gangle
• perfect tense: have gangled
• continuous tense: is gangling
• singular: gangling
• positive degree: gangling
• infinitive: to gangle
• gerund: gangling
• participle: gangling

Origin and Evolution of gangling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Scottish dialect

Story behind the word: The word 'gangling' is believed to have originated from the Scottish dialect, possibly derived from the Old Norse word 'gangr' meaning 'to go'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is awkwardly tall and thin, the term 'gangling' has evolved to also imply clumsiness or ungainliness in movement or appearance.