Lamest: meaning, definitions and examples
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lamest
[ leɪmst ]
informal usage
The term 'lamest' is often used to describe something that is particularly weak, uncool, or substandard. It is commonly applied in informal contexts to dismiss or critique the quality or appeal of something, whether it's a joke, a movie, or someone's attitude. The term can also convey disappointment when someone's expectations are not met. As a superlative form of 'lame', it emphasizes a comparative judgment most often in jest.
Synonyms
most pathetic, most ridiculous, weakest.
Examples of usage
- That was the lamest excuse I've ever heard.
- Her joke was the lamest thing at the party.
- I can't believe he gave the lamest response to the question.
- This movie is the lamest I've seen all year.
Translations
Translations of the word "lamest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais fraco
🇮🇳 सबसे घटिया
🇩🇪 lahmeste
🇮🇩 paling payah
🇺🇦 найгірший
- найслабший
- найнудніший
🇵🇱 najgorszy
- najnudniejszy
- najsłabszy
🇯🇵 最もダメな
🇫🇷 le plus nul
🇪🇸 el más patético
🇹🇷 en kötü
🇰🇷 가장 형편없는
🇸🇦 الأكثر ضعفًا
🇨🇿 nejhorší
🇸🇰 najhorší
🇨🇳 最差的
🇸🇮 najslabši
🇮🇸 veikasti
🇰🇿 ең нашар
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუსტი
🇦🇿 ən pis
🇲🇽 el más malo
Etymology
The word 'lame' originally comes from the Old English word 'lame', which means 'crippled' or 'disabled'. It has been used to describe physical limitations since its inception. Over time, the term evolved in its usage, especially in the 20th century, to describe something that is deemed unworthy, unappealing, or disappointing, often in social contexts. The superlative form 'lamest' arose as a way to intensify these negative characteristics. Its transformation from a physical description to an informal critique reflects the dynamic nature of language and how cultural perceptions can reshape meanings over time. As popular culture embraced slang, 'lamest' became commonly used among younger generations, particularly in school and social environments, indicating a lack of excitement or quality.