leggy

/ˈlɛɡi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by long legs or a leggy appearance

“The garden was filled with leggy tomato plants that needed pruning.”

2. noun

a leggy or unbalanced growth of plants, especially one that is unsightly or difficult to manage

“The gardener carefully trained the leggy vines to grow up the trellis.”

Synonyms

  • gangly
  • tall

Antonyms

  • stubby
  • stunted