lanky /ˈleɪ̯ŋki/ adjective1 •Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.The lanky teenager towered over his classmates.A lanky cat slinked across the alley. formslankier · lankiest
Lanky adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •From Lancashire or having distinctive Lancashire traits.Despite several stellar features - amongst others Phelps - he was Lanky, too — 1909 noun1 •Someone from Lancashire.It is often observed that Lankies (Lancashire folk), on entering a room, whether in the heat of summer or the cold of winter, invariably rush to the fire-place. — 1878 formsLankies