Main Entry:

lame duck

Function:

noun

Date:

1761

1: one that is weak or that falls behind in ability or achievement ; especially chiefly British : an ailing company2: an elected official or group continuing to hold political office during the period between the election and the inauguration of a successor3: one whose position or term of office will soon end

— lame–duck \ˈlām-ˈdək\ adjective