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