Definition of limp
intransitive verb
1a : to walk lamely; especially : to walk favoring one leg The injured player limped off the field.b : to go unsteadily : falter the conversation limped for some time — Henry Green
2 : to proceed slowly or with difficulty the ship limped back to port
limper
nounExplore M-W
Examples of limp in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of limp
probably from Middle English lympen to fall short; akin to Old English limpan to happen, lemphealt lame
Examples of limp in a Sentence
We noticed that the dog was walking with a slight limp.
Origin and Etymology of limp
see 1limp
limp
Definition of limp
1a : lacking firm texture, substance, or structure limp curtains her hair hung limp about her shouldersb : not stiff or rigid a book in a limp binding
2a : weary, exhausted limp with fatigueb : lacking in strength, vigor, or firmness : spiritless
limply
adverblimpness
nounExamples of limp in a Sentence
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 and Etymology of limp
akin to 1limp
LIMP Defined for English Language Learners
limp
playDefinition of limp for English Language Learners
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: to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot
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: to go or continue slowly or with difficulty
limp
Definition of limp for English Language Learners
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: a slow and awkward way of walking caused by an injury to a leg or foot
limp
Definition of limp for English Language Learners
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: having an unpleasantly soft or weak quality : not firm or stiff
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: feeling very tired
LIMP Defined for Kids
Definition of limp for Students
limped
;limping
: to walk in a slow or uneven way because of an injury to a foot or leg … Shiloh's up limping around on his bad leg. — Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh
Definition of limp for Students
: a slow or uneven way of walking caused by an injury to a leg or foot
Definition of limp for Students
: not firm or stiff The limp plants needed water.
limply
adverbMedical Dictionary
Medical Definition of limp
1: to walk lamely; especially : to walk favoring one leg
2: to go unsteadily
limp
Medical Definition of limp
: a limping movement or gait
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