Meaning & Definition of Limp in English
English⟶
Limp
/lɪmp/
noun
1. The uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
synonym:
- hitch,
- hobble,
- limp
verb
1. Walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
- "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
synonym:
- limp,
- gimp,
- hobble,
- hitch
2. Proceed slowly or with difficulty
- "The boat limped into the harbor"
synonym:
- limp
adjective
1. Not firm
- "Wilted lettuce"
synonym:
- limp,
- wilted
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"
synonym:
- limp
Examples of using
He walked with a limp.