Wordle Answer for January 29, 2024
The Wordle for January 29, 2024 solved to LEGGY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
LEGGY
What leggy means
Having unusually long legs, or having legs that are notably visible and prominent, especially used to describe a person's physique or a woman's appearance.
Where the word comes from
Leggy comes from the noun leg, which has Germanic roots tracing back through Middle English and Old English to Proto-Germanic *lagja-. The suffix -y, meaning "having" or "characterized by," was added to create an adjective describing something with prominent or long legs. The word gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in descriptions of attractive women with notably long legs.
Hints for January 29, 2024
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of leggy
- tall
- long-legged
- tall-growing
- long-shanked
Used in a sentence
The _____ models walked down the runway in their high heels and designer clothes.
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