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gimpiest

gimpiest is the superlative form of gimpy.

Meaning of gimpy

Adjective

gimpy (comparative gimpier, superlative gimpiest)

  1. Limping, lame, with crippled legs.
    • Presently Gimpy, who limped, as his name indicated, spoke up.1899, Jacob A. Riis, “The Kid Hangs Up His Stocking”, in The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine, LIX:2, page 175
  2. Exhibiting deficiencies associated with the derogatory term "gimp", such as might inspire discomfort or revulsion
    • One of the kittens has a gimpy eye.
    Synonyms:
    freakish

Questions about gimpiest

What is gimpiest the superlative form of?
Gimpiest is the superlative form of gimpy.

Words near gimpiest in the dictionary

  1. gimp nails
  2. gimp suit
  3. gimp suits
  4. gimped
  5. gimpier
  6. gimpiest
  7. gimpily
  8. gimpiness
  9. gimping
  10. gimpish
  11. Gimpo

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