I. ˈjimp
variant of jimp
II. ˈgimp noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps from Dutch
1.
a. : a flat narrow braid often with a wire or coarse cord running through it used as a trimming or decorative finish for upholstery and clothing
b. : a thread or yarn for embroidery or knitting made by twisting a heavy thread around a core thread
c. : a coarse thread for outlining a design in a piece of lace ; sometimes : the pattern as opposed to the ground
2. : a silk fishline strengthened with wire
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to trim or make with gimp
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: spirit , vim
she does get some gimp into her characters — J.R.Chamberlin
if I had an ounce of gimp in me — Atlantic
V. noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
: cripple
the gimp swayed to one side — Jerry McClung
also : a limping walk
walks with a gimp in one leg — Damon Runyon
VI. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: limp , hobble
came gimping across the floor on three legs — Nelson Algren
gimping along to the bus station — W.C.Williams