Gimp

adv.

Heard in Leitrim, Dublin, Kerry, Cork, Sligo, Offaly, Galway and Westmeath

A charactaristic way of walking, sometimes implying insult but not necessarily. A certain grace of movement displayed by most Leitrim people.

In use

John hurt the hip again at trainin'. You should see the gimp of him now." "That's Kim over there, sure I'd know the gimp of her anywhere,

Posh English

John injured his hip again during athletic practice. You really ought to observe his peculiar gait at present.

Same phrase, other counties

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  • PeopleA derogatory way of referring to someone one dislikes.