Meaning & use
gimpy
Informal: limping, or affected by an injured or weak leg.
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His gimpy knee kept acting up whenever he tried to run.
The dog walked with a gimpy leg after its surgery.
A note on using this word
Informal and can be considered offensive when applied to a person with a disability; usually used casually about a temporary injury instead.
Words with a similar meaning
lame
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