Synonyms of gimp
13 similar words
Another word for gimp is spirit. Other synonyms of gimp are ambition, vigor, pep, cripple and disabled.
Synonyms and similar words for gimp
nounA person who is lame due to a crippling of the legs or feet.
nounA name-calling word, generally for a person who is perceived to be inept, deficient or peculiar.
verbTo make underpowered; to limit or restrict the useful effects of.
- nerfTo change a mechanic, an ability, or a character in a video game in order to make less efficacious.
Meaning of gimp
- noun A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.
- noun Any coarse or reinforced thread, such as a glazed thread employed in lacemaking to outline designs, or silk thread used as a fishing leader, protected from the bite of fish by a wrapping of fine wire.
- noun The plastic cord used in the plaiting and knotting craft scoubidou (lanyard making); or, the process itself.
Questions about synonyms of gimp
- What is another word for gimp?
- Gimp has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spirit, ambition, vigor, pep, cripple, disabled, dweeb and nerd.
- What does gimp mean?
- Gimp means a narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.
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