Pronunciation: /lɪmp/
noun a slight or irregular movement or gait
A1 She walked with a limp after injuring her ankle.
A2 The old man struggled to walk without his cane, his limp noticeable.
B1 The soldier's limp was a result of a wartime injury.
B2 The athlete's performance was affected by a slight limp in his stride.
C1 Despite his limp, the CEO exuded confidence and authority in the boardroom.
C2 The dancer's graceful movements masked the slight limp she had from a previous injury.
verb to walk with difficulty typically due to injury or weakness
A1 The injured dog limped home.
A2 She limped slightly after twisting her ankle.
B1 The old man limped along the path with his cane.
B2 Despite the pain, she limped to the finish line of the marathon.
C1 The soldier limped back to base after being wounded in battle.
C2 The athlete limped off the field with a pulled muscle, ending his season.
adjective not firm or stiff; lacking strength or vigor
A1 The injured dog had a limp leg.
A2 She walked with a slight limp after twisting her ankle.
B1 The old man had a noticeable limp due to his arthritis.
B2 The runner tried to hide his limp during the race.
C1 Despite his limp, he was still able to complete the marathon.
C2 Her limp was a constant reminder of the accident she had years ago.
adverb in a limping manner
A1 The injured dog walked limp.
A2 She tried to run, but her ankle was limp.
B1 He limped slowly towards the finish line.
B2 Despite his injury, he limped determinedly to the top of the mountain.
C1 The soldier limped back to base after the battle.
C2 The marathon runner limped across the finish line, exhausted but proud.
formal The injured man was unable to walk properly and had a noticeable limp.
informal After running for so long, my legs felt like jelly and I could only limp back home.
slang She was so exhausted after the marathon that she was limping like a wounded soldier.
figurative The company's profits began to limp along as the economy started to decline.
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