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Noun: gimp  gimp
  1. [N. Amer, informal] Abnormal gait caused by pain, weakness, or deformity in the legs or feet
    "His gimp became more pronounced as the day wore on";
    - lameness, limping, gimpiness [N. Amer, informal], gameness, claudication
     
  2. A narrow ornamental fabric or braid stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc.
    "She added gimp trim to the edges of the cushions"
Verb: gimp  gimp
Usage: N. Amer, informal
  1. Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
    "The old woman gimps down to the store every day";
    - limp, hobble, hitch [N. Amer, informal]

Sounds like: gilders, guildgimp, gu

Derived forms: gimped, gimping, gimps

Type of: disability of walking, walk

Encyclopedia: Gimp