1. superlative form of lanky; tallest and thinnest in an awkward or ungainly way
Usage: superlative form

Examples

• He was the lankiest player on the basketball team.
• Among all her brothers, Jake was the lankiest one.
• The lankiest giraffe in the herd stood out against the sky.
• She picked the lankiest puppy from the litter.
• The lankiest runner had the longest stride.
• Of all the teenagers, he remained the lankiest throughout high school.