Limp

/lɪmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An uneven or weak way of walking.

He walked with a noticeable limp after the surgery.

A defect or impairment in the gait of a person or animal.

The horse had a limp that concerned the veterinarian.

verb

To walk unevenly or with difficulty, typically because of injury or weakness in one leg.

After twisting his ankle, he had to limp back home.

To move in a way that suggests an uneven or weak gait.

The injured dog limped along the path, searching for its owner.

adjective

Weak or lacking in firmness or strength.

The plants looked limp after not being watered for a week.

Middle English lempe, of unknown origin.

limp along

To move or progress slowly.

limp handshake

A weak handshake that suggests a lack of confidence.

lame

Unable to walk normally due to injury or disability.

hobble

To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain in the legs or feet.

To fail or perform poorly.

The project really limped this quarter.

To have a weak or ineffective performance.

His last movie limped at the box office.