Describing someone who walks with difficulty or limps, or something that is weak, unreliable, or not working properly.
Derived from 'gimp,' possibly from Middle English 'gimp' meaning to limp or a lame person, though the exact origin is uncertain. It may relate to 'jump' or Dutch 'gimpen.'
The word 'gimp' appears in both fashion (as a decorative trim) and as slang for someone who limps—a perfect example of how the same word can mean completely different things in different contexts.
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