5 letter words ending in IMP

Chimp

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A chimpanzee, a small, intelligent African ape with black or brown fur.

Pronunciations: US: /tʃɪmp/; UK: /tʃɪmp/

Origin and Usage: The word "chimp" is a shortened form of "chimpanzee." It is believed to have originated in the late 19th century. The word "chimpanzee" comes from a Bantu language of Angola, where the animal is native to.

Synonyms: Ape, monkey

Related Words: Baboon, gorilla, orang

Example Sentences:

• The chimp swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
• Scientists have discovered that chimps have a remarkable ability to use tools.
• The chimp at the zoo was very playful and loved to interact with visitors.

Heres the requested information on the word "skimp": Skimp Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

• To provide scantily or inadequately; to give insufficiently or sparingly.
• To be stingy or frugal; to economize.

Pronunciations:

• US: /skɪmp/
• UK: /skɪmp/

Origin and Usage:

The word "skimp" originated in the early 17th century and is believed to be a variation of the word "skump," which means to make a sudden movement. The word "skimp" is often used to describe a lack of something, such as resources or effort. It can also be used to describe someone who is being stingy or frugal.

Synonyms:

• Scrimp
• Economize
• Save
• Conserve
• Restrict

Related Words:

• Scamp
• Clamp
• Cramp
• Stamp
• Chimp

Example Sentences:

• He tried to skimp on his work, but his boss noticed and reprimanded him.
• The company skimped on quality to save money, but it hurt their reputation.
• She skimped on the ingredients and the cake turned out dry and tasteless.

blimp

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a type of non-rigid airship with a large, flexible envelope filled with gas, typically helium, and with a gondola suspended beneath for crew and cargo.

Pronunciations: US: /blɪmp/, UK: /blɪmp/

Origin and Usage: The word blimp originated in the early 20th century as a British military term for a non-rigid airship. It is believed to have been derived from the sound made by the air escaping from the gas envelope when the envelope is punctured. Today, blimps are used for advertising, surveillance, and scientific research.

Synonyms: airship, dirigible, zeppelin

Related Words: balloon, drone, glider, plane, rotor

Example Sentences:

• The blimp floated gracefully above the stadium, advertising the latest product from the company.
• The blimp was used for aerial surveillance during the parade.
• The blimp was filled with helium gas and had a gondola suspended beneath it for the crew and cargo.

Heres the answer to your query: Parts of Speech

Crimp is a verb and a noun.

Definitions

As a verb, crimp means to press or pinch something together to make it wavy or to make it fit tightly. As a noun, crimp refers to a tool used to create waves or to a person who cheats others by changing the terms of an agreement.

Pronunciations

In American English, crimp is pronounced as krimp. In British English, it is pronounced as krimp or krɪmp.

Origin and Usage

The word crimp originated in the 17th century and has Dutch and German roots. It was first used to describe the process of making cloth wavy. Over time, the words meaning expanded to include other things, such as hair and metal. The noun form of crimp was first used in the 18th century to describe a person who cheated others by altering the terms of an agreement. Today, crimp is used in a variety of contexts, such as cooking, hair styling, and metalworking.

Synonyms

Synonyms for crimp as a verb include fold, crease, pleat, and pucker. As a noun, synonyms for crimp include cheat, swindler, and fraudster.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include clamp, clasp, and cramp.

Example Sentences

• She used the crimp to make her hair wavy.
• The tailor had to crimp the fabric to make it fit properly.
• He accused the salesman of being a crimp when he changed the terms of the contract.

Primp

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To spend time making minor adjustments to ones appearance, typically before going out in public.

Pronunciations: US: /prɪmp/; UK: /prɪmp/

Origin and Usage: The word "primp" originated in the mid-19th century and is believed to be a blend of the words "prim" and "preen." It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe the act of grooming oneself, especially before a social event or a date.

Synonyms: Groom, tidy up, spruce up, dress up, doll up.

Related Words: Crimp, grimp, chimp, scrimp, tramp.

Example Sentences:

• She spent hours primping in front of the mirror before her big date.
• He primped his hair and straightened his tie before the job interview.
• The models were primping backstage before the fashion show.