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GIMPY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does gimpy mean?
• GIMPY (adjective)
The adjective GIMPY has 1 sense:
1. disabled in the feet or legs
Familiarity information: GIMPY used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Disabled in the feet or legs
Synonyms:
crippled; game; gimpy; halt; halting; lame
Context example:
a game leg
Similar:
unfit (not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition)
Derivation:
gimpiness (disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet)
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