gimp
/ɡɪmp/
noun
- A person who limps or has a disability that affects walking; sometimes used as an insult.
- He called the man a gimp, which was very rude.
- The old sailor walked with a gimp after his injury.
- The character in the movie had a gimp from a childhood accident.
- A type of decorative braid or cord used in sewing or upholstery.
- She sewed gold gimp along the edge of the curtain.
- You can buy gimp at any fabric store for trimming pillows.
- The upholsterer used a matching gimp to finish the chair.
verb
- To move with a limp or awkward gait.
- She gimped across the finish line despite the pain.
- The dog gimped on three legs after stepping on a thorn.
- After twisting his ankle, he gimped along the trail.
adjective
- Limping or moving awkwardly; disabled in a way that affects walking.
- The gimp dog was taken to the vet for treatment.
- He had a gimp leg from an old sports injury.
- The gimp walker used a cane to get around.