This meaning is about moving with pain or difficulty. One leg or foot is not working well, so a person or animal does not walk normally.
He limped after he hurt his foot.
The dog limped because of a sore leg.
When something is limp, it is soft and does not have much strength or stiffness. It can mean weak or not strong.
The flower's stem was limp and soft.
He gave a limp handshake to his friend.
This meaning is about something losing its strength or energy. It can be used for people, plants, or things that become weak or soft.
The plant limped in the hot sun all day.
After running, his arm limped and hurt.
This meaning means to continue in a weak or unsuccessful way. It is often used when something or someone struggles to succeed.
The business limped along for years before closing.
His career limped after the injury.
This is a noun meaning the way someone walks slowly and unevenly because one leg or foot hurts or is weak.
He had a limp after he hurt his leg.
Her limp was obvious when she walked.
In this meaning, limp describes something that is weak or not strong enough. It can be used for actions, performances, or efforts.
The team gave a limp performance tonight.
He made a limp attempt to apologize.
This technical meaning is used in printing or bookbinding to describe materials that are soft and not stiff, like soft paper or cloth.
The book had a limp cover made of soft paper.
Use limp cloth for this wrapping job.
