rangy

/ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/

//ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi// adj

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"rangy" is a 5-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“rangy” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Slender and long of limb; lanky.

Key facts for rangy
PropertyValue
Headwordrangy
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “rangy” sits in English frequency

rangy falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for rangy is 5 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for rangy in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From range + -y. The correct English form is rangy, spelled R-A-N-G-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    Slender and long of limb; lanky.
  2. 2
    Prone to roaming around.
  3. 3
    Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.
  4. 4
    Requiring a large vocal range; having a great difference from the highest to the lowest notes.

Etymology

From range + -y.

Synonyms

ganglingganglylankyleggyslenderscrawnyfree-roamingnomadicrovingwandersomeexpansivecomfortablecommodiousconvenientroomyspacious

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "rangy"?
"rangy" is spelled R-A-N-G-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/.
What does "rangy" mean?
As an adjective, "rangy" means: Slender and long of limb; lanky.
How do you pronounce "rangy"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "rangy" is /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "rangy"?
From range + -y. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “rangy”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is R-A-N-G-Y - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈɹeɪnd͡ʒi/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list