limp — to walk unevenly, typically because of an injured or stiff leg or foot
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk unevenly, typically because of an injured or stiff leg or foot
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪmp/
Example Sentences
- The superhero started to limp after fighting villains all night.
- My phone battery went limp faster than my motivation on Monday morning.
- The injured player limped off the field to thunderous applause.
limp
VERB[/lɪmp/]
to walk unevenly, typically because of an injured or stiff leg or foot
to walk unevenly, typically because of an injured or stiff leg or foot
The shrimp may limp with its crimped fin, but still swims on!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hlimpan' meaning to fall or stumble. The word evolved to describe uneven walking, possibly influenced by the adjective 'limp' (soft, flaccid), suggesting a weakness in the leg or gait.
Breakdown
limp (base verb) - from Proto-Germanic root meaning 'to fall or give way,' directly reflecting the physical action of walking unevenly or unsteadily
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“The superhero started to limp after fighting villains all night.”
“My phone battery went limp faster than my motivation on Monday morning.”
“The injured player limped off the field to thunderous applause.”
“The old car limped along the highway at 30 mph.”
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