SportsAugust 16, 2026

rangy

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Definition

Having a long, thin, or lanky physical build; often used to describe athletes who possess a significant reach advantage.

Etymology

Derived from the English word range, the suffix '-y' was added to describe someone or something that occupies or reaches across a large area, eventually evolving to describe a lanky or long-limbed physical appearance.

In the news

Dana White describes Ian Machado Garry as a 'rangy' fighter to highlight his lean, long-limbed frame, which poses a specific tactical challenge for his opponents.

Dana White, Islam Makhachev puzzled by Ian Machado Garry's show of respect during UFC 330 title figh

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