Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hirple
verb
/ˈhɪr.pəl/
Definition
To walk with a limp or to move with a dragging gait.
Examples
- After hurting his ankle, he had to hirple across the field to reach the goal.
- The old man seemed to hirple down the street, his stick helping him along.
Meaning
The term ‘hirple’ refers to a manner of walking that is unsteady or limping, often due to injury or a physical condition.
Synonyms
- Limp
- Hobble
- Stagger
