gimp
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
- Slang a lame person
- 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
Related Forms:
- gimpy gimp′y adjective
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