Definition

The condition of having long legs, often used to describe a person or animal with notably long limbs.

Example

The model's legginess made her stand out on the runway.

Conversation

Have you noticed how much legginess some models have on the runway?

Yeah, it’s impressive how long their legs look in those outfits.

I wonder if having that kind of legginess helps them get more jobs.

Definitely! It makes a big difference in the fashion industry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Legginess → It is formed from "leg" (from Old English "lǣg", meaning limb or leg) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "legginess" refers to the quality of having long legs or being leggy.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'leg' which refers to a limb, and '-iness' indicates a quality. This helps you remember that 'legginess' describes the quality of having long legs.

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