rangy

This term describes a specific kind of lankiness that suggests capability or athletic potential rather than fragility. It evokes the image of a long-limbed animal, like a deer or a greyhound, characterized by an expansive reach and a certain looseness of movement. While "skinny" or "scrawny" often carry negative connotations of weakness or malnutrition, "rangy" is generally neutral or positive. It is frequently used in sports scouting or physical descriptions to highlight a person's physical advantage in terms of leverage and span.