Meaning & Definition of word "Limping"
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Limping
/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. Present participle of limp; to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain in the leg or foot.
- Example: The dog was limping after stepping on a thorn.
- 2. To move unsteadily or unevenly.
- Example: After the accident, he was limping around the house all week.
- 3. To walk awkwardly because of a physical impairment.
- Example: She noticed he was limping and offered to help him.
Etymology
Middle English 'limpen', from Old English 'limpan', meaning to limp or to walk unevenly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
on one leg:
To walk or function poorly due to an inability or injury.
limping along:
Progressing slowly and with difficulty, often used metaphorically.
Related Words
limp:
To walk with difficulty due to an injury.
lame:
Having a physical disability that impairs movement.
hobbled:
Walked awkwardly or unsteadily.
Slang Meanings of limping
Meaning: Walking with a swagger despite injury.
Example Sentence: He's still out there limping, but he's got that swagger.
Meaning: Struggling in a competition or task.
Example Sentence: That team is really limping this season; they need to step up.