Definitions

1. adjective

unsteady on one’s feet or legs; clumsy

“After the surgery, John was feeling jimpy and needed to take it easy.”

2. noun

a clumsy or unsteady person, especially one who is not yet able to walk or stand steadily

“The jimpy toddler took a few steps and then fell down.”

3. verb

to move unsteadily, especially because of weakness or clumsiness

“The old man jimpyed down the stairs and needed support.”