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gimp 1

 (gĭmp)
n.
A narrow flat braid or rounded cord of fabric used for trimming. Also called guimpe, guipure.
[Perhaps from French guimpe; see guimpe.]

gimp 2

 (gĭmp) Slang
n.
1. A limp or a limping gait.
2. Often Offensive A person who limps.
intr.v. gimped, gimp·ing, gimps
To walk with a limp.
[Origin unknown.]
gimp′y adj.

gimp 3

 (gĭmp)
n.
Spirit; pep.
[Origin unknown.]
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gimpy

(ˈɡɪmpɪ)
adj
the US equivalent of gammy
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.gimpy - disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier"; "a game leg"
game, halt, halting, lame
unfit - not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition; "fat and very unfit"; "certified as unfit for army service"; "drunk and unfit for service"
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gimpy

(US inf)
adj (= limping) → hinkend, humpelnd
n → Hinkebein nt (inf)
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