gimpy

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English gimp Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English gimpy From gimp + -y.

1. Limping, lame, with crippled legs.

   “Presently Gimpy, who limped, as his name indicated, spoke up.”

   “Gimpy Bill" is a cripple who sold lead-pencils in Market Street. His legs have been cut off almost to the hips, and he gets around on two little platforms,”

2. Exhibiting deficiencies associated with the derogatory term "gimp", such as might inspire discomfort or revulsion

   “One of the kittens has a gimpy eye.”