limp meaning and definition

LIMP noun

Definition of limp (noun)

1. the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
   • synonyms: hitch, hobble

LIMP verb

Definition of limp (verb)

1. walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
   • "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
   • synonyms: gimp, hitch, hobble
2. proceed slowly or with difficulty
   • "the boat limped into the harbor"

LIMP adjective

Definition of limp (adjective)

1. not firm
   • "wilted lettuce"
   • synonyms: wilted
2. lacking in strength or firmness or resilience
   • "gave a limp handshake"; "a limp gesture as if waving away all desire to know" G.K.Chesterton; "a slack grip"