Lame

Pronunciation: /leɪm/

Definitions of lame

adjective used to describe something that is weak or unconvincing, especially an excuse or argument

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was so lame, I fell asleep halfway through.

A2 She made a lame excuse for being late to the party.

B1 The presentation was quite lame, lacking any real substance.

B2 I found his argument to be rather lame, as it didn't address the main issue.

C1 The company's decision to cut corners on safety measures was a lame move.

C2 Her attempt at humor fell flat and was considered quite lame by the audience.

Examples of lame in a Sentence

formal The presentation was deemed as quite lame by the board members.

informal I can't believe you didn't come to the party, that's so lame!

slang That movie was so lame, I fell asleep halfway through.

figurative His excuse for not attending the meeting was just a lame attempt to avoid responsibility.

Grammatical Forms of lame

• past tense: lamed
• plural: lames
• comparative: lamer
• superlative: lamest
• present tense: lame
• future tense: will lame
• perfect tense: have lamed
• continuous tense: is laming
• singular: lame
• positive degree: lame
• infinitive: to lame
• gerund: laming
• participle: laming

Origin and Evolution of lame

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'lame' originated from the Old English word 'lama', which means 'crippled' or 'weak'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lame' has evolved to not only describe physical disabilities but also to signify something that is unconvincing, unsatisfactory, or weak in quality.