limp

verb
UK: /lɪmp/
US: /lɪmp/

  1. To walk with difficulty, especially because of an injury to the leg or foot.

    1. After the race, I began to limp because my leg hurt.
    2. He had to limp off the field after the tackle, fearing a serious knee injury.

Synonyms

shuffle hobble stagger
limp adjective

  1. Walking with difficulty because of an injury or weakness in the leg or foot.

    1. The injured player had a limp as he left the field.
    2. She had a slight limp for a week after she twisted her ankle during the hike.

  2. Not firm or stiff; lacking strength or force.

    1. The salad was limp and unappetizing, I couldn't eat it.
    2. He shook my hand with a limp grip, which didn't inspire much confidence.
limp noun

  1. The act of walking with a difficulty, especially because of an injury to the leg or foot.

    1. His limp was noticeable after he fell from the bicycle.
    2. The doctor examined the limp to determine the extent of the damage in his knee.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "limp" is /lɪmp/ in British English and /lɪmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "limp": shuffle, hobble, stagger.

Example usage of "limp": "After the race, I began to limp because my leg hurt.". More examples on the page.