lame

• Descreve algo fraco, pouco convincente ou insatisfatório; também é usado informalmente para algo desinteressante, chato ou sem graça.

Describes something that is weak, unconvincing, or unsatisfactory; also used informally to mean uncool or boring.

1. Weak and unconvincingB2informal

   Pathetically lacking in force, effectiveness, or credibility.

   Fraco e pouco convincente

   • That was a lame excuse for being late.
   • His joke fell flat and everyone thought it was lame.
   • The movie's ending was so lame that we regretted watching it.
   • She gave a lame attempt at explaining her mistake.

   Sinônimosfeebleflimsyinadequatepaltrypatheticpoorsorryunconvincingweak

   Antônimoscogentconvincingcredibleeffectiveforcefulpersuasivepotentstrong

2. Disabled in the feet or legsB1formalmedical

   Having a physical impairment that causes a limp or difficulty walking.

   Aleijado

   • The horse went lame after the long race.
   • After the accident, he was lame in one leg for several months.
   • A lame dog limped along the side of the road.
   • The injury left her temporarily lame.

   Sinônimoscrippleddisabledgamegimpyhalthandicappedlimping

• Substantivo com dois sentidos principais: 1) pessoa desatualizada, que não acompanha as tendências ou os acontecimentos atuais; 2) tecido entremeado com fios metálicos, frequentemente usado em roupas decorativas ou formais.

A noun with two distinct meanings: 1) a person who is out of touch or unaware of current trends or events; 2) a type of fabric that is interwoven with threads of metal, often used in decorative or formal clothing.

1. Uncool or out-of-touch personB2slangamerican

   A person who is considered socially awkward, naive, or unaware of current trends or norms.

   Otário

   • Don't be such a lame, everyone knows that band is over.
   • He's a total lame for not knowing how to use the app.
   • Only a lame would wear that to a party.

   Sinônimosdorkdripdweeblosersquare

2. Metallic fabricC1formalart

   A type of fabric woven with threads of gold, silver, or other metals, often used in ceremonial or decorative clothing.

   Lhama

   • The royal robe was made of gold lame.
   • She wore a stunning dress of silver lame to the gala.
   • The costume designer used copper lame for the futuristic look.

• Verbo que significa deixar alguém ou algo incapaz de andar normalmente, geralmente por causa de uma lesão na perna ou no pé.

A verb meaning to make someone or something unable to walk properly, typically by causing an injury to a leg or foot.

1. Deprive of the use of a limbB2formal

   To cause someone or an animal to become unable to walk properly, especially by injuring a leg.

   Aleijar

   • The accident lamed him for life.
   • The horse was lamed by a stone in its hoof.
   • The injury lamed the athlete, ending his career.

   Sinônimoscrippledisablehamstringhobbleincapacitatemaim