1. tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance

Examples

• The gangling teenager tripped over his own feet while walking across the stage.
• He had a gangling frame that made him look taller than he actually was.
• The gangling colt struggled to find its balance on the uneven ground.
• She was self-conscious about her gangling appearance during her growth spurt.
• The gangling boy finally grew into his limbs by his senior year of high school.