as in to limp
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gimp
Isiah Thomas turned his ankle gruesomely early in the third quarter of Game 6 of the ’88 finals, went to the bench for a minute, came back out, and scored a finals single-quarter record 25 points in the period, gimping up the floor in pursuit of the play.
—
David Aldridge, New York Times, 20 June 2025
David Aldridge, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimp
Verb
-
The tamarind seed extract delivers weightless hydration that doesn’t leave hair limp, while panthenol and vitamin E help condition and loosen tangles.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
7 July 2025
-
Most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic led to a workforce shortage for certain industries that limped through months of closures and limited customers.—
Alexandria Burris,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
-
The city has struggled to cope, hobbled by an unpopular mayor and a nationally divisive governor who have been unable to meaningfully respond to the unprecedented federal effort.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
-
The Earthquakes had to finish without Espinoza, a second-half substitute who hobbled off with a severe cut above his right knee when struck by a high kick from Mikkel Desler, about four minutes into extra time.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
Verb
-
The sculpture includes the full car body, along with Ferrari’s official prancing horse badges, front and rear lamp lenses, and hood straps.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
-
Ball, prancing handsomely around the stage in a leather jacket and see-through club shirt, leaves a stylish impression when in motion.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimp. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share