What does GIMPY mean?

Gimpy 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:

Having a limp or lame leg or foot.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɡɪmpi/
• UK: /ˈɡɪmpi/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "gimpy" has been in use since the early 20th century. It is derived from the word "gimp," which originally meant a twisted silk or cotton cord used for trimming upholstery or clothing. The word "gimp" was later used to describe a limp or lame person, and eventually evolved into the adjective form "gimpy."

"Gimpy" is generally considered to be a derogatory term, and its use is discouraged in favor of more neutral terms such as "limping" or "having a limp."

5. Synonyms:

limping, lame, hobbling, disabled, impaired

6. Related Words:

crimp, grime, imply, limbo, limed, limen, limns, scrim, skimp, slims

7. Example Sentences:

• He walked with a gimpy leg after his accident.
• She noticed the dogs gimpy gait and wondered if it had been injured.
• Using "gimpy" to describe someones disability is considered offensive by many people.