"leggy" meaning in English

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        "Having long, attractive legs; long-legged."
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        "(UK, US, chiefly of a woman) Having long, attractive legs; long-legged."
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          "text": "Pam looked leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt."
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        "Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs."
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        "(slang, chiefly of a woman) Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs."
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        {
          "text": "the leggiest centipede ever found"
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        "Having numerous legs."
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          "text": "Plants grow leggy if deprived of light."
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        "Taller or longer than usual."
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        "A leg; alternative form of leggie."
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        "(childish) A leg; alternative form of leggie."
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        "(childish) A leg; alternative form of leggie."
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