tall skinny kid with long dangly arms, long stride,

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

Someone who has relatively long yet thin arms and legs. A lanky person is often tall and thin.

A very tall skinny person

who says lanky is an insult? it's a compliment. most models are lanky: tall and skinny. a lanky walk, run, or dance is the best thing you could see. lanky people rock. most of them are really cool. lanky people look good in almost anything too and they could get away with anything they wear. they are on top of the world and everyone looks up to them :)

Definitely not neccesarily an insult, although like most words it can be used as one if the low-life insulting another person is that stupid. Mostly used as an amusing comment or nickname. Disproportionately tall and thin, especially referring to long arms and legs.

A fast food restaraunt located in Grand Marais, Manitoba, Lanky's is home to the massive 24" hot dog. It is also famous for home made fries, awesome hamburgers, and great ice cream selection. The staff is local, so there is a lot of personality to the place.