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- [gimp]
- /gɪmp/
- /ɡˈɪmpi/
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- [gimp]
- /gɪmp/
Definitions of gimpy word
- noun gimpy a limp. 1
- noun gimpy Usually Disparaging and Offensive. a term used to refer to a person who limps or is lame. 1
- verb without object gimpy to limp; walk in a halting manner: a sprain that made her gimp for weeks. 1
- noun gimpy 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 gimpy Limping, lame, with crippled legs. 1
- adjective gimpy exhibiting deficiencies associated with the derogatory term "gimp", such as might inspire discomfort or revulsion. 0
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Origin of gimpy
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 Gimpy
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gimpy 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gimpy
adj gimpy
- sore — suffering bodily pain from wounds, bruises, etc., as a person: He is sore because of all that exercise.
- disabled — physically or mentally impaired, injured, or incapacitated.
- halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
- stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
- deformed — disfigured or misshapen
Antonyms for gimpy
adj gimpy
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- graceful — characterized by elegance or beauty of form, manner, movement, or speech; elegant: a graceful dancer; a graceful reply.
- agile — Someone who is agile can move quickly and easily.
- mobile — capable of moving or being moved readily.
- capable — If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it.
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