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
  • Dali limped into the postgame press conference with a blank look on her face, seemingly still in disbelief over what had just happened.
    — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Marginal companies may limp along until insider support ends, and many could then shut down.
    — Ivan Nikkhoo, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of limp
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  • With Wentz hobbling on an ankle injury and the offense going nowhere, Max Brosmer took over midway through the fourth quarter of the 23-6 loss.
    — Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Now hobbled in Washington, shedding supporters, and showing little to no influence in voting booths, is MAHA on its deathbed?
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of hobble
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  • The steady hum of activity hits a particularly resonant pitch on the Second Sunday of each month when the street closes to vehicular traffic and becomes a European-style pedestrian mall with outdoor eateries and prancing pets on leash.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of prance
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“Gimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimp. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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