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- US Pronunciation
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- [leg-ee]
- /ˈlɛg i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [leg-ee]
- /ˈlɛg i/
Definitions of legginess word
- adjective legginess having awkwardly long legs. 1
- adjective legginess having long, attractively shaped legs: a group of tanned, leggy swimmers. 1
- adjective legginess of, relating to, or characterized by showing the legs: a leggy stage show. 1
- adjective legginess (of plants) long and thin; spindly. 1
- noun legginess The state of having long legs. 1
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Origin of legginess
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; leg + -y1
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Parts of speech for Legginess
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
legginess popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
legginess usage trend in Literature
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