How to Pronounce Gimp

To pronounce "gimp", say GIMP — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɡɪmp/

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What does gimp mean?

noun

  1. A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.
  2. Any coarse or reinforced thread, such as a glazed thread employed in lacemaking to outline designs, or silk thread used as a fishing leader, protected from the bite of fish by a wrapping of fine wire.

verb

  1. (of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating 'gimped yarn', etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. See gimped.
  2. To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves.

Synonyms

ambitionpepspiritvigor

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Related words

limpingclaudicationlamenessgimpinessgamenesstrimmingscrew-upgeek

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gimp"?▾

"Gimp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gimp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gimp" is /ɡɪmp/.

What does "gimp" mean?▾

Gimp: A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.

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