gimp

• Nom 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).

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.

   Boiteux (insulte)

   • 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.

   Synonymescripple

2. Decorative trim or braidC1formal

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

   Ganse, liseré ou soutache

   • 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.

   Synonymesbraidedginglacetrimtrimming

3. BDSM accessoryC2informal

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

   soumis·e en scène BDSM

   • 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.

   Synonymesslavesubsubmissive

• Verbe vieilli signifiant boiter ou marcher en claudiquant ; il désignait aussi historiquement l'action de faire une entaille ou une incision.

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.

   Boiter

   • 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.

   Synonymeshobblelimpshamblestaggertotter

   Antonymesmarchpacestrutswagger

2. To restrict or impairC1informalamerican

   To limit the function or effectiveness of something.

   Restreindre ou limiter

   • 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.

   Synonymescrippledisablehamperhobbleimpairimpedeinhibitlimitrestrict

   Antonymesaidassistboostenhancefacilitateimproveliberatestrengthen