Pronunciation: [lˈɪmp] (IPA) 
Limp is a verb that means to walk with a dropping or rolling gait, as if injured or weak. The IPA phonetic transcription for the word limp is /lɪmp/. The "l" sound is pronounced by touching the tip of your tongue to the back of your top teeth. The "ɪ" sound is pronounced by smiling and positioning your tongue in the middle of your mouth. The "m" sound is created by closing your lips together and releasing air.
Limp can be defined as an adjective, verb, or noun used to describe or indicate a physical or metaphorical weakness, lack of strength, or inability to function properly.
As an adjective, limp refers to something that lacks stiffness, firmness, or vigor. It is often used to describe a person or animal's body part, such as a limp arm or leg, which is drooping or lacking muscle tone due to injury, disability, fatigue, or certain medical conditions. Additionally, limp can describe an object or substance that is flaccid, loose, or lacking tension, like limp hair or a limp noodle.
As a verb, limp means to have an irregular, weak, or unsteady gait or movement. It implies difficulty or pain while walking or moving, often caused by an injury or ailment affecting the legs or feet. For example, someone might limp due to a sprained ankle or a muscle strain.
Finally, as a noun, limp refers to the act or state of limping, the abnormality or weakness in gait or movement. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a figurative weakness or lack of effectiveness in action, performance, or a plan.
Overall, "limp" describes physical or metaphorical weaknesses, lack of strength, or an impaired ability to perform a certain action, whether it is related to one's body, objects, or concepts.
• A halt in walking.
• To walk as with a slight lameness; to halt.
• Wanting stiffness; flexible.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "limp" originated from the Old English word "lympan", which meant "to fall short, to be insufficient" or "to fall to the ground". This Old English term later evolved into "limpan" or "limpen", which referred to walking lamely or with difficulty. Over time, the spelling changed to "limp", and its meaning became more specifically associated with a weak or unsteady gait.
