gimp

dʒɪmp

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is lame or crippled, often used derogatorily.

“He was bullied at school because he was a gimp.”

2. verb

To damage or disable something, especially a part of a vehicle.

“The tire was gimped in the accident.”

3. verb

To use a gimp or gimping technique in sewing, typically to create a decorative or stabilizing stitch.

“She gimped the sleeve to make it more durable.”

Synonyms

  • cripple
  • hobble
  • invalid

Antonyms

  • able-bodied
  • whole