gimp

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).

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями, включая вид узкой декоративной тесьмы или отделки, используемой в шитье, или уничижительное сленговое обозначение человека с физическими недостатками (сейчас считается оскорбительным).esSustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo un tipo de trenza o cordón decorativo estrecho usado en costura, o un término despectivo de jerga para referirse a una persona con discapacidad física (hoy considerado ofensivo).frNom ayant plusieurs sens, notamment un type de galon ou de passementerie étroit et décoratif utilisé en couture, ou un terme d'argot péjoratif désignant une personne handicapée (considéré aujourd'hui comme insultant).deSubstantiv 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).ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: uma fita estreita e decorativa ou ornamento usado em costura, ou, de forma pejorativa e ofensiva, uma pessoa com deficiência física.zh名词，指一种用于缝纫的窄装饰性饰带或镶边，也可作贬义俚语指身体有残疾的人（现被视为冒犯）。arاسم له معانٍ عدة، منها شريط زخرفي ضيق أو حاشية تُستخدم في الخياطة، أو لفظ عامي تحقيري يشير إلى شخص ذي إعاقة جسدية (يُعد الآن مسيئًا).

1. Offensive term for a physical disability C2 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruУнизительное обозначение физического недостаткаesLisiado (insulto)frBoiteux (insulte)deAbwertende Bezeichnung für eine körperliche BehinderungptTermo ofensivo para deficiência físicazh对生理残疾的贬义称呼arوصف مهين للإعاقة الجسدية

   Synonymes: cripple

2. Decorative trim or braid C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДекоративная тесьмаesGalón, cinta decorativafrGanse, liseré ou soutachedeZierborteptGalão decorativozh装饰滚边arشريط زخرفي

   Synonymes: braidedginglacetrimtrimming

3. BDSM accessory C2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruГимпesSumiso en BDSMfrsoumis·e en scène BDSMdeGimpptGimpzh橡皮人arقناع الفم الجلدي

   Synonymes: slavesubsubmissive

• gimps plural form
• gimps' possessive plural form
• gimp's possessive singular form

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

ruУстаревший глагол, означающий хромать или идти прихрамывая; также исторически использовался для обозначения создания зарубки или надреза.esVerbo en desuso que significa cojear o caminar con dificultad; también se usaba históricamente para referirse a hacer una muesca o un corte.frVerbe vieilli signifiant boiter ou marcher en claudiquant ; il désignait aussi historiquement l'action de faire une entaille ou une incision.deVeralteter Begriff für hinken oder humpelnd gehen; historisch auch für das Einschneiden einer Kerbe oder eines Einschnitts verwendet.ptVerbo arcaico que significa mancar ou andar claudicando; também era usado historicamente para indicar fazer um entalhe ou corte.zh指跛行或一瘸一拐地行走的过时动词；历史上也用于表示刻痕或切口。arفعل قديم يعني العرج أو المشي بصعوبة وتخبط؛ كما استُخدم تاريخيًا للإشارة إلى إحداث حزّ أو شقّ في شيء ما.

1. To move with a limp B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruХроматьesCojearfrBoiterdeHinkenptManquejarzh跛行arالعَرَج

   Synonymes: hobblelimpshamblestaggertotter

   Antonymes: marchpacestrutswagger

2. To restrict or impair C1 informal american

   To limit the function or effectiveness of something.

   • 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.

   ruОграничиватьeslimitar o perjudicarfrRestreindre ou limiterdeBeeinträchtigenptPrejudicarzh限制arيُعيق أو يُضعف

   Synonymes: crippledisablehamperhobbleimpairimpedeinhibitlimitrestrict

   Antonymes: aidassistboostenhancefacilitateimproveliberatestrengthen

• gimped past participle
• gimped past simple
• gimping present participle
• gimps third person singular