gimp
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Meaning · English
A name-calling word, generally for a person who is perceived to be inept, deficient or peculiar.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gimp” mean?
A name-calling word, generally for a person who is perceived to be inept, deficient or peculiar.
Is “gimp” formal or informal?
gimp is generally derogatory, slang.