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Definition of cankle

cankle

/ˈkæŋ.kəl/
can · kle
Plural:cankles
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cankle Lexical Profile

cankle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An unusually thick or swollen ankle that appears to blend indistinguishably into the lower calf without tapering (usually used in the plural).

Example

"After standing on the concrete floor for ten hours straight, her swollen ankles looked like cankles by the end of the shift."

Word Nuance & Usage

"Cankle" is an informal, often derogatory slang term usually used in the plural ("cankles") and should be avoided in polite or clinical contexts.

• Rhymes for cankle

• Nearby Words

canistel
canister
canker
cankle
canna
cannabis
cannae

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a portmanteau blending the words "calf" and "ankle."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cankle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cankle
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