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Gimpy: meaning, definitions and examples

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gimpy

 

[ หˆษกษชm.pi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

The word 'gimpy' is often used informally to describe someone or something that has a limp or difficulty in movement, particularly in reference to an injury or a physical disability. It can derogatorily imply awkwardness or ineffectiveness in a broader context. The term can also be used colloquially to describe something that is not functioning properly or is impaired. It's often applied humorously or light-heartedly in casual conversation.

Synonyms

awkward, disabled, lame, limping

Examples of usage

  • He walked with a gimpy leg after the accident.
  • The gimpy dog struggled to keep up with the others.
  • Her gimpy attempts at running made everyone laugh.
  • The old machine was quite gimpy and needed repairs.

Translations

Translations of the word "gimpy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเค‚เค—เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช lahm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pincang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะปัŒะณะฐะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kulawy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถณใŒไธ่‡ช็”ฑใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boiteux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท topal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋ฆ„๋ฐœ์ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูŽุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kulhavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kulhavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท›่„š็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆgri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะป ะฐัƒั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผrษ™klษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cojo

Etymology

The term 'gimpy' likely originated in the early 20th century, derived from the word 'gimp', which has roots in Middle English. 'Gimp' originally referred to a person with a limp, derived from the dialectal word 'gimpen'. The informal use of 'gimpy' reflects the playful or teasing connotation often found in colloquial speech. Over time, 'gimpy' evolved to include not only a description of physical inability but also a broader application to anything considered defective or subpar. Its usage has expanded in various social groups and cultures, maintaining a level of humor while occasionally being viewed as insensitive when used in reference to individuals with disabilities. However, it remains a common slang term in casual settings.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,547, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.