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bowlegged

/ˈboʊˌleɡd/ adjective · British & US
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What does bowlegged mean?

adjective

Having legs that are bowed or curved outward, often as a result of rickets or other conditions. Having a gait that is characterized by a bowing of the legs.

Example

"The old man walked with a bowlegged gait, a testament to his childhood struggles with rickets."

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