rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē 

rangier; rangiest

1

: able to range for considerable distances

2

a

: long-limbed and long-bodied

rangy cattle

b

: tall and slender

3

: having room for ranging

4

: having great scope

ranginess noun

Synonyms

• gangling
• gangly
• lanky
• spindling
• spindly

Examples of rangy in a Sentence

we could use a rangy girl like you on our basketball team

a speech that took a rangy look at the problems facing the university

Recent Examples on the Web

Elsewhere on defense, Porter is a rangy and athletic zone corner with strong ball skills. —John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025

Meanwhile, Granada’s rangy infield gave Pittsburg fits. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025

Texas Tech’s second leading scorer and Sacramento native Darrion Williams struggled against Arkansas’ rangy defense most of the night, but made a late 3-pointer to force overtime and the go-ahead layup with less than 10 seconds left to seal the win. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025

He’s got some wiry strength and power with room to fill out and add lean muscle mass to a very rangy frame. —Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for rangy

• mangy

Kids Definition

rangy

adjective

ˈrān-jē 

rangier; rangiest

1

: having long limbs and a long body

rangy cattle

2

: tall and slender in body build

a rangy athlete

ranginess noun