Limp: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
limp
[ lษชmp ]
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
Examples of usage
- He limped along the path after injuring his ankle.
- The wounded soldier limped back to camp.
Translations
Translations of the word "limp" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mole
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช schlaff
๐ฎ๐ฉ lemas
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะปัะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wiotki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใ (yawarakai)
๐ซ๐ท mou
๐ช๐ธ flojo
๐น๐ท gevลek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ ์ฒ์ง (chuk cheojin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ ochablรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ochabnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๅผ็ (sลngchรญ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ mehak
๐ฎ๐ธ linur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumลaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ flojo
Etymology
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.
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