gimp

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine schmale Zierborte oder Posament, das in der Schneiderei verwendet wird, oder abwertend umgangssprachlich für einen Menschen mit körperlicher Behinderung (heute als beleidigend geltend).

A noun with multiple meanings, including a type of narrow ornamental braid or trimming used in sewing, or a derogatory slang term for a person with a physical disability (now considered offensive).

1. Offensive term for a physical disabilityC2informalamerican

   A derogatory term for a person with a physical disability, especially one affecting the legs or gait.

   Abwertende Bezeichnung für eine körperliche Behinderung

   • He was called a gimp by bullies at school.
   • Using 'gimp' as an insult is highly offensive.
   • The term 'gimp' is considered ableist and should be avoided.

   Synonymecripple

2. Decorative trim or braidC1formal

   A narrow ornamental fabric or cord used in sewing and upholstery.

   Zierborte

   • She added gold gimp to the edge of the curtains.
   • The upholsterer used a matching gimp to finish the chair.
   • Gimp is often used to trim military uniforms.

   Synonymebraidedginglacetrimtrimming

3. BDSM accessoryC2informal

   A submissive person in BDSM roleplay, often wearing a leather or rubber suit.

   Gimp

   • He dressed as a gimp for the themed party.
   • The scene involved a gimp in a full rubber suit.
   • The term 'gimp' in this context is specific to certain subcultures.

   Synonymeslavesubsubmissive

• Veralteter Begriff für hinken oder humpelnd gehen; historisch auch für das Einschneiden einer Kerbe oder eines Einschnitts verwendet.

An obsolete verb meaning to limp or walk with a limp; also used historically to mean to make a notch or cut.

1. To move with a limpB2informal

   To walk in an awkward or uneven way, typically due to injury or disability.

   Hinken

   • He gimped across the field after twisting his ankle.
   • The dog gimped along the path with a hurt paw.
   • She gimped slowly to the car after the marathon.

   Synonymehobblelimpshamblestaggertotter

   Antonymemarchpacestrutswagger

2. To restrict or impairC1informalamerican

   To limit the function or effectiveness of something.

   Beeinträchtigen

   • The new regulations gimped the company's ability to expand.
   • Budget cuts gimped the research project significantly.
   • Poor internet connection gimped his ability to work remotely.

   Synonymecrippledisablehamperhobbleimpairimpedeinhibitlimitrestrict

   Antonymeaidassistboostenhancefacilitateimproveliberatestrengthen