spindling

adjective

spin·​dling ˈspin(d)-liŋ 

-lən;

ˈspin-dᵊl-iŋ 

-ən

: spindly

Synonyms

• gangling
• gangly
• lanky
• rangy
• spindly

Examples of spindling in a Sentence

a sickly, spindling child who spent most of his time indoors

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above