leggy

Etymology 1

leg + -y

adj

  1. (UK, US, chiefly of a woman) Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.
    Fred preferred leggy blondes.
  2. (slang, chiefly of a woman) Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.
    Pam looked leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt.
  3. Having numerous legs.
    the leggiest centipede ever found
  4. Taller or longer than usual.
    Plants grow leggy if deprived of light.

Etymology 2

noun

  1. (childish) A leg; alternative form of leggie.

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