Meaning & Definition of Limp in English

1. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg

1. Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

• "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"

2. Proceed slowly or with difficulty

• "The boat limped into the harbor"

1. Not firm

• "Wilted lettuce"

2. Lacking in strength or firmness or resilience

• "Gave a limp handshake"

• "A limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" g.k.chesterton

• "A slack grip"