double-jointed

adjective
dou·​ble-joint·​ed | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd How to pronounce double-jointed (audio) \

Definition of double-jointed

: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined

First Known Use of double-jointed

circa 1820, in the meaning defined above

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double-jointed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of double-jointed

: having a joint that allows body parts to move in ways that are not typical

double-jointed

adjective
dou·​ble-joint·​ed | \ ˌdə-bəl-ˈjȯin-təd\

Kids Definition of double-jointed

: having a joint that permits unusual freedom of movement of the parts that are joined

double-jointed

adjective
dou·​ble-joint·​ed | \ ˌdəb-əl-ˈjȯint-əd How to pronounce double-jointed (audio) \

Medical Definition of double-jointed

: having a joint that permits an exceptional degree of freedom of motion of the parts joined a double-jointed athlete highly susceptible to injury