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gimp [ gimp ]


noun  (plural gimps)
Definition:
 
1. difficulty in walking: difficulty in walking, caused by injury or stiffness ( informal )

2. offensive term: an offensive term for somebody with a physical challenge, especially somebody who has difficulty walking or who uses a wheelchair ( slang )

3. clumsy person: somebody regarded as clumsy or ineffectual ( slang insult ) ( often considered offensive )



intransitive verb  (past and past participle gimped, present participle gimp·ing, 3rd person present singular gimps)
Definition:
 
walk with difficulty: walk with difficulty ( informal )

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]

gimp·y adjective
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