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- US Pronunciation
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- [gimp]
- /gɪmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gimp]
- /gɪmp/
Definitions of gimped word
- noun gimped a limp. 1
- noun gimped Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a term used to refer to a person who limps or is lame. 1
- verb without object gimped to limp; walk in a halting manner: a sprain that made her gimp for weeks. 1
- noun gimped When describing someone who is lame, gimp is used with disparaging intent and perceived as insulting. But within the disability community, it is sometimes a term of self-reference. 1
- noun gimped Simple past tense and past participle of gimp. 1
- adjective gimped (of yarn, cord, thread, wire, etc.) Wrapped or wound tightly with a second length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, leaving the core yarn straight and protected (gimped yarn). Also, generally, wrapped or twisted with string or wire (gimped buttons). 0
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Origin of gimped
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Gimped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gimped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gimped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gimped
verb gimped
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- hamstring — (in humans and other primates) any of the tendons that bound the ham of the knee.
- hamper — to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
- hog-tie — If someone hog-ties an animal or a person, they tie their legs together, or they tie their arms and legs together.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
noun gimped
- hitched — to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts.
- faltered — to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way: Her courage did not falter at the prospect of hardship.
- hobbled — to walk lamely; limp.
- corded — bound or fastened with cord
- lined — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
adjective gimped
- gamed — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
Antonyms for gimped
verb gimped
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- release — to lease again.
- loosen — to unfasten or undo, as a bond or fetter.
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