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Gimping: meaning, definitions and examples

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gimping

 

[ หˆษกษชmpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical movement

Gimping refers to a type of limping or walking with difficulty due to an injury or impairment in a leg or foot. It often signifies a gait that is unsteady or uneven, resulting from pain or physical abnormality. The term can also describe walking in a way that is noticeably awkward or affected by a specific condition. Gimping can be temporary, resulting from acute injuries, or chronic, associated with long-term disabilities.

Synonyms

hobble, limp, shamble

Examples of usage

  • He was gimping after twisting his ankle during the game.
  • She noticed the dog was gimping, implying it might need veterinary care.
  • Gimping can worsen if not addressed properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "gimping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coxa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hinken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencacat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kulawizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณใ‚’ๅผ•ใใšใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boiter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cojear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topallamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulhรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรญvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท›่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรณpur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ัะฐะฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒšแƒ’แƒแƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ topal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cojear

Etymology

The term 'gimping' originates from the Middle English word 'gimp,' which is believed to come from the Old Norse word 'gipt' or 'gรฏpt,' meaning to limp or to walk haltingly. Initially, it referred to a way of walking that was characterized by a severe limp, often due to an injury or physical condition affecting mobility. Over time, the term evolved and has been used to describe various degrees and types of impaired walking, adapting through the centuries to encompass both chronic conditions and temporary injuries. In modern usage, 'gimping' can be colloquial, sometimes humorously applied in non-medical contexts, but it is still primarily associated with physical impairments. The broader implications of the word also touch upon notions of ability, disability, and social perceptions of mobility, which makes it significant in discussions about health and wellness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,326, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.