Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gimpy

Adjective
/ˈɡɪm.pi/
Definition
Having a limp or walking unevenly due to a physical impairment.
Examples
  • After the accident, he had a gimpy leg that made it hard for him to run.
  • Her gimpy gait was noticeable after she twisted her ankle.
  • Although she was gimpy from the earlier fall, she still managed to finish the race.
Meaning
The term ‘gimpy’ typically describes someone who has difficulty walking, often because of an injury or a physical condition that affects their mobility.
Synonyms
  • limping
  • halting
  • lame
  • disabled