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- [gimp]
- /gɪmp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gimp]
- /gɪmp/
Definitions of gimping word
- noun gimping a limp. 1
- noun gimping Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a term used to refer to a person who limps or is lame. 1
- verb without object gimping to limp; walk in a halting manner: a sprain that made her gimp for weeks. 1
- noun gimping 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 gimping Present participle of gimp. 1
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Origin of gimping
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Gimping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gimping 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 59% 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.
gimping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gimping
verb gimping
- 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.
Antonyms for gimping
verb gimping
- 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.
Top questions with gimping
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