gimpier; gimpiest
US
: affected with a limp or a limping walk

Examples of gimpy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hartenstein is playing on a gimpy Achilles, and Robinson won’t return to on-court activities following his ankle surgery until after the All-Star break. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2024 His injury occurred moments before Martin exited after his left ankle came up gimpy, causing the latest ailment in a frustrating season for Martin. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024 They were lost without the gimpy revolver that composed their fear. Jay Pilgreen, Kansas City Star, 12 Feb. 2024 Waddle, who suffered a high ankle sprain Dec. 24 against the Dallas Cowboys, ran routes on air (against no defense) and looked somewhat close to his swift self but coming up gimpy after routes. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gimpy 

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Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gimpy was in 1888

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“Gimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimpy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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