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gimpy

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gimp 1  (gmp)
n.
A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe, guipure.
[Perhaps from French guimpe; see guimpe.]
gimp 2  (gmp) Slang
n.
1. A limp or a limping gait.
2. A person who limps.
intr.v. gimped, gimp·ing, gimps
To walk with a limp.
[Origin unknown.]
gimpy adj.
gimp 3  (gmp)
n.
Spirit; pep.
[Origin unknown.]
gimpy [ˈgɪmpɪ]
adj
the US equivalent of gammy
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.gimpy - disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
crippled, game, halt, halting, lame
unfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
Translations
gimpy (US inf)
adj (= limping) → hinkend, humpelnd
n → Hinkebein nt (inf)


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