gimpy

adjective

ˈgim-pē 

gimpier; gimpiest

US

: affected with a limp or a limping walk

Examples of gimpy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Great for a number of reasons (pushing hurts my gimpy leg), but also something to be aware of … like leaving the scooter on and your three-year-old daughter decides to stand on it while it's parked and thinks hitting full throttle will be fun. —New Atlas, 28 June 2025

Unfortunately for Golden State, Butler came up gimpy in its season finale versus the Los Angeles Clippers. —Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

The Warriors jumped out to a 12-3 lead, with Quinten Post floating into space for a 3-pointer and later a dunk on two early possessions, looking plenty spry despite working through a gimpy right ankle. —Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025

Okogie hasn’t been spotted on the court since coming up gimpy in the Hornets’ home loss to the LA Clippers on Jan. 31, injuring his left hamstring on a drive to the basket. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gimpy

• skimpy
• wimpy