limp
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intransitive verb \ˈlimp\Definition of LIMP
1
a : to walk lamely; especially : to walk favoring one leg b : to go unsteadily : falter
2
: to proceed slowly or with difficulty <the ship limped back to port>
— limp·er noun
Examples of LIMP
- The injured player limped off the court.
- The dog was limping slightly.
- The damaged ship limped back to port.
- The company has somehow managed to limp along despite the bad economy.
Origin of LIMP
probably from Middle English lympen to fall short; akin to Old English limpan to happen, lemphealt lame
First Known Use: circa 1570
2limp
nounDefinition of LIMP
: a limping movement or gait
See Examples of LIMP
- We noticed that the dog was walking with a slight limp.
First Known Use of LIMP
1818
3limp
adjectiveDefinition of LIMP
1
a : lacking firm texture, substance, or structure <limp curtains> <her hair hung limp about her shoulders> b : not stiff or rigid <a book in a limp binding>
2
a : weary, exhausted <limp with fatigue> b : lacking in strength, vigor, or firmness : spiritless
— limp·ly adverb
— limp·ness noun
Examples of LIMP
- He gave me a very limp handshake.
- This plant isn't doing well—look how limp the leaves are.
- Her hair hung limp around her shoulders.
- I suddenly went limp and collapsed on the floor.
- He was limp with fatigue.
Origin of LIMP
akin to 1limp
First Known Use: circa 1706
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