gimpy

adjective

ˈgim-pē 

gimpier; gimpiest

1

US, often offensive; see usage paragraph below : affected permanently with a limp or a limping walk

2

US, sports, sometimes offensive; see usage paragraph below : affected by an injury especially of the leg, ankle, or foot

Usage of Gimpy

Sense 1 of the adjective gimpy is offensive when applied to a person, especially one who has a permanent disability. The sports-related sense 2 meaning may also be considered offensive by some people because of the offensive nature of the word's broader use.

Examples of gimpy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The gimpy Gibson hit his memorable pinch-hit, walk-off homer off Oakland closer Dennis Eckersley in Game 1 of the World Series to push the Dodgers toward their fifth championship since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The Panthers added pass rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd, and the Bears are a little gimpy at receiver coming out of the gate. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Landry Shamet left with a gimpy leg. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026

Coming up a little gimpy after jumping out of the way of one will have that effect. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for gimpy

• skimpy
• wimpy