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- US Pronunciation
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- [limp]
- /lɪmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [limp]
- /lɪmp/
Definitions of limper word
- adjective limper lacking stiffness or firmness, as of substance, fiber, structure, or bodily frame: a limp body. 1
- adjective limper lacking vitality; weary; tired; fatigued: Limp with exhaustion, she dropped into the nearest chair. 1
- adjective limper without firmness, force, energy, etc., as of character: limp, spiritless prose. 1
- adjective limper flexible; not stiff or rigid: a Bible in a limp leather binding. 1
- noun limper Comparative form of limp. 1
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Origin of limper
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Icelandic limpa slackness, limpilegur soft, flabby
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Parts of speech for Limper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
limper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
limper usage trend in Literature
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