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.

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.