Laming: meaning, definitions and examples

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laming

 

[ หˆleษชmษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

criticism usage

Laming refers to the act of causing someone to feel deflated or diminished in confidence, especially through harsh criticism or ridicule. In a modern context, it can relate to mocking someone's opinions or actions in a way that undermines their self-esteem. The term is often used in discussions surrounding online interactions where individuals may feel 'lamed' by comments from others. This effect can lead to discouragement and a sense of insecurity in the individual being criticized.

Synonyms

belittle, criticize, mock, ridicule.

Examples of usage

  • He felt lamed by her harsh words.
  • The team's poor performance left the coach feeling lamed.
  • Critics lamed the movie for its lack of originality.

Translations

Translations of the word "laming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamentaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคนเฅ‡เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keluhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะปั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lament

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜†ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lamentation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naล™รญkรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lamentovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“€ๅน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพalovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvart

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทะฐั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamentaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'laming' is derived from the word 'lame,' which originally came from the Old English 'lama,' meaning 'lame' or 'crippled.' Over time, the usage of 'lame' has evolved to include connotations of weakness, ineffectiveness, or ridicule, especially in informal settings. In contemporary slang, particularly in gaming and online forums, 'lame' has been adapted to describe actions or remarks that are regarded as uncool or disappointing. The -ing suffix denotes the ongoing action of causing someone to feel this way, thus 'laming.' This transformation of language reflects cultural shifts, where social dynamics and interactions are increasingly influenced by digital communication and community engagement.