\ ˈgimp 
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\Definition of gimp
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: an ornamental flat braid or round cord used as a trimming
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noun (2)gimp
noun (3)Definition of gimp (Entry 3 of 4)
2 : limp walks with a gimp— Damon Runyon
gimp
verbgimped; gimping; gimps
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The first known use of gimp was in 1664
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