gimp

verb

Definition of gimpnext
as in to limp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimp
  1. limp
  2. hobble
  3. prance
Verb
  • The Associated Press IZMIT, Turkey -- IZMIT, Turkey (AP) — Kylian Mbappé limped off moments after opening the scoring for France against Turkey in the Nations League on Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The couple soon realized Apex had a bandage on his left shoulder and was still limping.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of limp
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  • Taylor was hobbled by a right ankle injury throughout the second half but finished with 360 yards, three TDs and an interception on 27-of-38 passing.
    — PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The biggest concern for LSU's defense was the sight of linebacker Whit Weeks hobbling to the locker room in a walking boot after an apparent ankle injury.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hobble
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  • Iggy Pop, still prancing, howling and whooping with his chest exposed and jeans sliding down his waist, claims the title of the festival’s leading elder statesman.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Taita prances along rock walls and rolls in the dirt, meowing with his tail held high.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of prance
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“Gimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimp. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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