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gimp

The word “gimp” has 1 syllable: gimp

It's pronounced as /ɡɪmp/

What is synonym and antonym for gimp?

In the thesaurus, “gimp” has 46 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for gimp along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gimp

  • amble
  • bounce
  • clump
  • falter
  • footslog
  • hike
  • hobble
  • limp
  • lumber
  • lurch
  • mince
  • mosey
  • nip
  • perambulate
  • peregrinate
  • plod
  • pound
  • power walk
  • prance
  • pussyfoot
  • ramble
  • sashay
  • saunter
  • scuff
  • shamble
  • shuffle
  • stagger
  • stalk
  • stomp
  • stroll
  • strut
  • stumble
  • stump
  • swagger
  • tap
  • tiptoe
  • toddle
  • tramp
  • trample
  • trek
  • trip
  • tromp
  • trot
  • trudge
  • waddle
  • wander

Meanings of gimp

  • noun
    1. A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.
    2. Any coarse or reinforced thread, such as a glazed thread employed in lacemaking to outline designs, or silk thread used as a fishing leader, protected from the bite of fish by a wrapping of fine wire.
    3. The plastic cord used in the plaiting and knotting craft Scoubidou (lanyard making); or, the process itself.
    4. (chiefly North Eastern US) Gumption.
    5. A person who is lame due to a crippling of the legs or feet.
    6. A crippled leg.
    7. A limp or a limping gait.
    8. A name-calling word, generally for a person who is perceived to be inept, deficient or peculiar.
    9. (BDSM) A sexual submissive, almost always male, dressed generally in a black leather suit. See Gimp (sadomasochism) in Wikipedia.
    10. A character or ability that is underpowered.
  • verb
    1. (of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
    2. To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.
    3. To limp; to hobble.
    4. To make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
  • adjective
    1. (Scotland and N England) Neat; trim; delicate; slender; handsome; spruce; elegant.

Example Sentences

  • The tailor used gimp to add decorative trimming to the fabric.
  • She bought a spool of gold gimp for her craft project.
  • The costume was edged with silver gimp to give it a sparkling finish.
  • The upholsterer carefully sewed gimp along the chair’s seams.
  • Crafters often use gimp to create detailed patterns and embellishments.

On this page you'll find 46 synonyms or another words to gimp, such as: amble, bounce, clump, falter, footslog, hike, hobble.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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lameness

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