Search Dictionary
Definition of legged

legged

/ˈlɛɡ.ɪd/
leg · ged
Past Simple:legged
•
Past Participle:legged
•
Present Participle:legging
JUMP TO:

legged Lexical Profile

legged Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having legs, or having a specified number or kind of legs (often used in combination).

Example

"Engineers designed a legged robot capable of navigating rocky and uneven terrain."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for legged
Antonyms
View all antonyms for legged

• verb

1

To walk, run, or travel quickly on foot (the past tense and past participle of leg, usually used in the phrase 'leg it').

Example

"When the last bus failed to arrive, we legged the remaining two miles home in the rain."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for legged

Word Nuance & Usage

As an adjective, 'legged' is most commonly used in hyphenated compound modifiers specifying the number or type of legs (such as 'four-legged' or 'long-legged'). It can be pronounced as either one syllable (/lɛɡd/) or two syllables (/ˈlɛɡɪd/) in compounds.

• Rhymes for legged

• Nearby Words

legend
legendarily
legendary
legged
legging
leggings
leggy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Legged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/legged
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.