gimpy

adjective

ˈgim-pē 

gimpier; gimpiest

1

US, often offensive; see usage paragraph below : affected permanently with a limp or a limping walk

2

US, sports, sometimes offensive; see usage paragraph below : affected by an injury especially of the leg, ankle, or foot

Usage of Gimpy

Sense 1 of the adjective gimpy is offensive when applied to a person, especially one who has a permanent disability. The sports-related sense 2 meaning may also be considered offensive by some people because of the offensive nature of the word's broader use.

Examples of gimpy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Panthers added pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd, and the Bears are a little gimpy at receiver coming out of the gate. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Landry Shamet left with a gimpy leg. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Coming up a little gimpy after jumping out of the way of one will have that effect. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026

Rory McIlroy wound up a little gimpy during his final round, walking around Quail Hollow Club with a noticeable limp in his stride. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for gimpy

• skimpy
• wimpy