loose-limbed

[ loos-limd ]

/ ˈlusˈlɪmd /

having supple arms and legs: a loose-limbed athlete.

Origin of loose-limbed

First recorded in 1815–25

"I was too busy to go to the concert this afternoon," he said, sitting down in his loose-limbed way.

Roden's Corner |Henry Seton Merriman
He was a loose-limbed, swarthy, slouching giant with a hangdog look.

Tales from Dickens |Charles Dickens and Hallie Erminie Rives
He is a loose-limbed, long-armed man, with no superfluous flesh, and with very little muscle.

Rowing |Rudolf Chambers Lehmann
He is a tall, slender, and loose-limbed man, whose whole appearance bespeaks enthusiasm and energy.

Little Masterpieces of Science: |Various

He got to his feet and stood before her—a loose-limbed, awkward figure that towered above her, making her feel rather small.

The Swindler and Other Stories |Ethel M. Dell

loose-limbed

(of a person) having supple limbs