gimp

verb

Definition of gimpnext
as in to limp

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  1. limp
  2. hobble
  3. prance
Verb
  • Only once that foundation is in place does the more surprising part of Friedman's research become relevant—what separates teams that clear this bar from those that merely limp along.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Thompson is the backup to Quentin Johnston, who limped off the practice field with an apparent leg injury this week and didn’t dress for the preseason game.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of limp
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  • Hui’s Evergrande Group has been hobbled by debt since 2021, with $300 billion in liabilities.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And that Amegadjie, at the end of a running play during a red zone period, came up hobbling with an apparent right leg injury that prompted him to slam his helmet to the grass before leaving practice for the rest of the afternoon?
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of hobble
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  • The most famous item is a birch-bark saddle emblazoned with a prancing horse – the design from which the tomb takes its modern name.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
  • Besides his frenetic and prancing stage presence and whimsical storytelling, Fleming’s HBO special was memorable for his purple bodysuit designed by Anthony Sartino, who famously created wardrobes for the late rock star Prince.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
Definition of prance
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“Gimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimp. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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