Limping

/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Present participle of limp; to walk with difficulty, typically because of an injury or pain in the leg or foot.

The dog was limping after stepping on a thorn.

To move unsteadily or unevenly.

After the accident, he was limping around the house all week.

To walk awkwardly because of a physical impairment.

She noticed he was limping and offered to help him.

Middle English 'limpen', from Old English 'limpan', meaning to limp or to walk unevenly.

on one leg

To walk or function poorly due to an inability or injury.

limping along

Progressing slowly and with difficulty, often used metaphorically.

limp

To walk with difficulty due to an injury.

lame

Having a physical disability that impairs movement.

hobbled

Walked awkwardly or unsteadily.

Walking with a swagger despite injury.

He's still out there limping, but he's got that swagger.

Struggling in a competition or task.

That team is really limping this season; they need to step up.