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The definition of gimp is braided fabric that is used for edging or upholstery, or is slang for a limp.

(noun)

An example of gimp is bunched cotton with a wire cord that is used to finish draperies.
An example of a gimp is an offensive term for a handicapped person with only one fully-functioning leg.

Gimp is defined as to limp or hobble.

(verb)

When you broke your leg and hobble around on crutches, this is an example of a time when you gimp around.

See gimp in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a ribbonlike, braided fabric, sometimes stiffened with wire, used to trim garments, furniture, etc.

Origin: ? via Du < Fr guimpe, wimple < OFr guimple < Frank *wimpil: for IE base see wimple

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noun

Slang fighting spirit; vigor

Origin: < ?

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noun

Slang a lame person
Informal a halting, lame walk

Origin: prob. < Norw dial. gimpa, to rock, tip over < IE base *gwhemb-, to jump, hop

intransitive verb

Informal to limp

Related Forms:

gimpy adjective

See gimp in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe, guipure.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps from French guimpe; see guimpe

noun

A limp or a limping gait.
A person who limps.

intransitive verb gimped, gimp·ing, gimps

To walk with a limp.

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Origin: Origin unknown

Related Forms:

gimpˈy adjective

noun

Spirit; pep.

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Origin: Origin unknown

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