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limp

 

[ lษชmp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

walk

To walk with difficulty typically because of a damaged or stiff leg. It can also refer to moving in an awkward or uneven way.

Synonyms

hobble, shuffle, stagger

Examples of usage

  • He limped along the path after injuring his ankle.
  • The wounded soldier limped back to camp.
Context #2 | Noun

physical condition

A slight, unsteady, or uneven gait or walk. It can also refer to a defect or weakness in a plan, argument, or case.

Synonyms

stagger, stumble, wobble

Examples of usage

  • The old man walked with a noticeable limp.
  • There was a limp in the logic of his argument.

Translations

Translations of the word "limp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlaff

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lemas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะปัะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiotki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŸ”ใ‚‰ใ‹ใ„ (yawarakai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ flojo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevลŸek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ• ์ฒ˜์ง„ (chuk cheojin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŽุฎู’ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochablรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ochabnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆพๅผ›็š„ (sลngchรญ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mehak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ linur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัะฐาฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumลŸaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ flojo

Word origin

The word 'limp' originated in the late 16th century, possibly from an Old English word 'lymphan' meaning 'to leap,' which evolved into 'limpen' meaning 'to fall short.' Over time, the meaning shifted to its current usage relating to difficulty in walking or moving smoothly.

See also: limply.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,867, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.