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rangy
[
reyn
-jee
]
rang·y
/
ˈreɪn
dʒi
/
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[
reyn
-jee
]
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adjective,
rang·i·er,
rang·i·est.
1.
(of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
2.
given to or fitted for
ranging
or moving about, as animals.
3.
mountainous.
Origin:
1865–70;
range
+
-y
1
Related forms
rang·i·ness,
noun
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rangy
(ˈreɪndʒɪ)
—
adj
,
rangier
,
rangiest
1.
(of animals or people) having long slender limbs
2.
adapted to wandering or roaming
3.
allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy
[C19: from
range
+
-y
1
]
'rangily
—
adv
'ranginess
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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