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gimp1 definition

gimp (gimp)

noun

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

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

gimp2 definition

☆ gimp (gimp)

noun

Slang fighting spirit; vigor

Etymology: < ?

gimp3 definition

☆ gimp (gimp)

noun

  1. Slang a lame person
  2. Informal a halting, lame walk

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

intransitive verb

Informal to limp

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