Definitions

1. adjective

having a crippled or lame leg or foot, especially one that is noticeably abnormal or awkward in movement

“He was known as gimpy because of the way he limped.”

2. noun

a person who has a crippled or lame leg or foot

“The team’s gimpy player struggled to keep up during the game.”

3. verb

to make or become lame or crippled, especially in the leg or foot

“The athlete’s injury gimpy him for the rest of the season.”