gimpy

adjective

ˈgim-pē How to pronounce gimpy (audio)
gimpier; gimpiest
US
: affected with a limp or a limping walk

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Landry Shamet left with a gimpy leg. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 Coming up a little gimpy after jumping out of the way of one will have that effect. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 But a suddenly gimpy right hamstring stands between him and the spotlight right now. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Both being slowed by gimpy knees, Duane and Bill paired for the Thursday hunt. — Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gimpy

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gimpy was in 1888

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“Gimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gimpy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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