Gimpier: meaning, definitions and examples
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gimpier
[ ˈɡɪm.pi.ər ]
informal slang
The term 'gimpier' is used to denote something that is more limp, weak, or uncoordinated in comparison to another object or characteristic. It can also refer to someone who is less capable or effective in their actions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After the injury, he moved around in a gimpier way than before.
- The gimpier chair struggled to hold the weight.
- Her performance seemed gimpier than in previous competitions.
Translations
Translations of the word "gimpier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais esquisito
🇮🇳 अजीब
🇩🇪 seltsamer
🇮🇩 lebih aneh
🇺🇦 більш дивний
🇵🇱 dziwniejszy
🇯🇵 奇妙な
🇫🇷 plus étrange
🇪🇸 más extraño
🇹🇷 daha garip
🇰🇷 더 기이한
🇸🇦 أكثر غرابة
🇨🇿 podivnější
🇸🇰 divnejší
🇨🇳 更奇怪
🇸🇮 bolj čuden
🇮🇸 fyndnari
🇰🇿 одақтау
🇬🇪 მოუწყობელი
🇦🇿 daha qəribə
🇲🇽 más extraño
Etymology
The term 'gimpier' is derived from the word 'gimpy', which has its origins in the early 20th century. Originally, 'gimpy' was a slang term referring to someone who walks with a limp or has a physical disability. The usage of the word evolved over time to encompass a broader meaning, often signifying something that is awkward, ineffective, or lacking in ability. The addition of the comparative suffix '-er' allows for distinctions in degree, similarly to how other adjectives function in English. Its informal and colloquial nature has led to its frequent use within various dialects and communities, particularly in contexts describing both physical and metaphorical disability or ineptitude. Despite its potential to carry negative connotations, 'gimpy' and its variants have become entrenched in modern vernacular and are often employed in a lighthearted or humorous manner.