gimp

Definitions


[ɡɪmp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person with a physical disability or leg injury

- a stupid or contemptible person

- a person who takes a submissive or subservient role in BDSM or similar sexual activities
(e.g: gimps should only be able to move when a boss requires them to)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: of unknown origin


[ɡɪmp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- limp; hobble
(e.g: I gimped over to the door)


Phrases:

Origin:
1920s: of unknown origin


[ɡɪmp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- twisted silk, worsted, or cotton with cord or wire running through it, used chiefly as upholstery trimming

- fishing line made of silk bound with wire


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Dutch, of unknown ultimate origin




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