Gimp definition
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.
When you broke your leg and hobble around on crutches, this is an example of a time when you gimp around.
Origin of gimp
- Perhaps from French guimpe guimpe
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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