Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gimp

noun/verb
/ɡɪmp/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who limps or walks awkwardly.
Examples
  • After his accident, he walked with a gimp.
  • She noticed the gimp in his stride as he approached.
  • He seemed to gimp along the path, making it hard to keep up.
Meaning
Gimp can refer to both a physical condition of walking with difficulty and can also be used informally to describe someone who is awkward or inelegant in their movements.
Synonyms
  • limp
  • hobble
  • stumble