subdict-logo

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'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The first rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club. The second rule of Fight Club is you do not talk about Fight Club! Third rule of Fight Club. Someone yells stop, goes limp, taps out, the fight is over. Fourth rule. Only two guys to a fight. Fifth rule. One fight at a time, fellas. (..)
    1999 Fight Club