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How to pronounce “limp”
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Pronunciation guide for limp
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of limp with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Les Misérables
is because he walks with a limp.
- Definition summary
- (intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.
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How to pronounce limp
Les Misérables

is because he walks with a limp.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “limp”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (intransitive) To walk lamely, as if favoring one leg.
- (intransitive, figurative, of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.
- (intransitive, figurative) To move or proceed irregularly.
- (poker slang, intransitive) To call, particularly in an unraised pot pre-flop.
- [Noun]
- An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
- A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.
- [Adjective]
- Flaccid; flabby, resembling flesh.
- Lacking stiffness; flimsy.
- (slang, of a penis) Not erect.
- (slang, of a man) Not having an erection.
- Physically weak.
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