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double-jointed

adjective
 
 
/ˌdʌb.l̩ˈdʒɔɪn.tɪd/ US  /-t̬ɪd/

Definition

able to move your joints in an unusual way so that, for example, you can bend your fingers or legs backwards as well as forwardsPhysical irregularities
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