double-jointed

double-jointed [duhb-uh l-join-tid] ExamplesWord Origin adjective

1. (of particular people or animals) having unusually flexible joints that can bend in unusual ways or to abnormally great extent.

Origin of double-jointed First recorded in 1825–35 Examples from the Web for double-jointed Historical Examples of double-jointed

So away he went, as fast as he could, taking his double-jointed tail with him.

Jacko and Jumpo Kinkytail

Howard R. Garis

“And you can’t get away from us,” said the other chap—the double-jointed tail one.

Uncle Wiggily in the Woods

Howard R. Garis

A double-jointed word slipped between his teeth, which sounded like “Hang that boy!”

The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those of General Napoleon Smith

S. R. Crockett

“Yes, I must eat you,” said the unpleasant creature with the double-jointed tail.

Jacko and Jumpo Kinkytail

Howard R. Garis

A tall, double-jointed farm-hand came blustering into the room, his face covered with a yarn comforter.

Shawn of Skarrow

James Tandy Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for double-jointed double-jointed adjective

1. having unusually flexible joints permitting an abnormal degree of motion of the parts

double-jointed in Medicine double-jointed adj.

1. Having unusually flexible joints, especially of the limbs or fingers.