adverb
- in a lanky manner; with tall, thin, and awkward movements
Examples
- The teenager walked lankily across the stage during graduation.
- He moved lankily through the crowded hallway, bumping into lockers.
- The basketball player lankily reached for the high shelf.
- She lankily folded herself into the small car seat.
- The young man lankily stretched his arms above his head.
- He lankily ambled down the street with his hands in his pockets.