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Definition of gimpy

gimpy

/ˈɡɪm.pi/
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• adjective

1

North American Injured, stiff, or impaired in movement so as to cause a limp (used especially of a leg, knee, or ankle); walking with a limp.

Example

"The veteran hiker had to slow his pace down the trail to avoid putting too much weight on his gimpy knee."

2

North American Functioning poorly, unreliably, or defectively (of a machine, device, or system).

Example

"We had to restart the presentation twice because of a gimpy projector cable."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used casually to refer to one's own sore or injured joint (e.g., "a gimpy knee"), applying "gimpy" to a person with a physical disability is widely considered derogatory and offensive.

• Rhymes for gimpy

• Nearby Words

gimmickry
gimmicky
gimp
gimpy
gin
ginger
ginger lily

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gimpy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gimpy
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