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limp

Definition

  • verb: to walk in a slow and awkward way because of an injury to a leg or foot
  • verb: to walk lamely
  • adjective: having an unpleasantly soft or weak quality
  • adjective: lacking firm texture, substance, or structure
  • synonyms: halt, flaccid, flimsy

Examples

  • The company has somehow managed to 'limp' along despite the bad economy.

  • This plant isn't doing well—look how 'limp' the leaves are.

  • We noticed that the dog was walking with a slight 'limp'.

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