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limpy

limpy

1 7.8
Walking in a way that shows one leg is weak or hurt
  • adjective
  • /ˈlɪmpi/
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  • He looked limpy as he tried to keep up with the others.

Examples

  • After twisting his ankle, he had a limpy walk for several days.

  • The old cat moved in a limpy manner across the garden.

  • Her limpy steps made it clear she was still recovering from her injury.

  • The dog walked with a limpy gait after the injury.

  • The dog had a limpy gait after injuring its leg during the play.

  • She noticed the limpy man struggling to walk down the street.

  • After the accident, he walked in a limpy manner, favoring his injured foot.

Synonyms

wobbly
vslimpy
36 3.6

Unsteady and likely to move from side to side

describes walking showing weakness or uneven steps not side to side motion
lame
vslimpy
29 4.1

Unable to walk properly because of an injury to a leg

describes walking with weakness rather than complete inability

How Limp

limpy
1 7.8
halting
6.1
uneven
42 2.3
steady
186 1.3

Surface Forms

limpy positive

Morphology

limpy = limp (semi-transparent) = limp + y

While 'limpy' is derived from 'limp', the specific meaning of showing a limp is not a standard derivation for all learners.

Etymology

Limpy comes from the simple word limp, originally meaning 'lame' or 'weak', plus the ending -y. So to be limpy is to move as if you 'have a limp', with a weak or uneven walk.