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leggy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "leggy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

leggy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

leggy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, leggy is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofleggy

1adjective
  • (chiefly of a woman) Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.

    Example: "Fred preferred leggy blondes."

  • (chiefly of a woman) Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.

    Example: "Pam was leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt."

  • Taller or longer than usual.

    Example: "Plants grow leggy if deprived of light."

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