1. superlative form of lank; most thin and straight (of hair)
2. superlative form of lank; most tall and thin in an ungainly way

Examples

• Of all the siblings, he had the lankest hair that hung straight down.
• She was the lankest player on the basketball team.
• His lankest years were during middle school when he shot up in height.
• The lankest of the three boys struggled to find clothes that fit properly.
• Her hair looked its lankest after swimming in the chlorinated pool.
• Among all the teenagers, Jake appeared the lankest and most awkward.