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- Dictionarylame/leɪm/
adjective
- 1. (especially of an animal) unable to walk without difficulty as the result of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot: "his horse went lame" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of something intended to be entertaining) uninspiring and dull: "I found the programme pretty lame and not very informative"
verb
- 1. make (a person or animal) lame: "he was badly lamed during the expedition"
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LAME definition: 1. (especially of animals) not able to walk correctly because of physical injury to or weakness in…. Learn more.
1. a. dated, now usually offensive; see usage paragraph below : unable or only partially able to use a body part and especially a limb. b. : marked by stiffness and soreness. 2. : not strong, good, or effective : lacking necessary or desirable substance : weak, ineffectual. 3. slang : boring, foolish, or unsophisticated. 4. slang. a. : inferior. b.
Lame definition: physically disabled, especially in the foot or leg so as to limp or walk with difficulty. See examples of LAME used in a sentence.
1. Disabled so that movement, especially walking, is difficult or impossible: Lame from the accident, he walked with a cane. A lame wing kept the bird from flying. 2. Marked by pain or rigidness: a lame back. 3. Weak or ineffectual: a lame attempt to apologize. 4. a. Informal Dull or unsatisfactory: That movie was so lame! b.
A lame person or animal cannot walk properly because an injury or illness has damaged one of their legs. She was lame in one leg. American English : lame / ˈleɪm /
Definitions of lame. adjective. disabled in the feet or legs. synonyms: crippled, game, gimpy, halt, halting. unfit. not in good physical or mental condition; out of condition. verb. deprive of the use of a limb, especially a leg. synonyms: cripple.
Jul 4, 2024 · lame ( comparative lamer, superlative lamest) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs. Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function. a lame leg, arm or muscle. (by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
LAME definition: 1. A lame excuse or explanation is one that you cannot believe: 2. A lame animal or person cannot…. Learn more.
lame meaning, definition, what is lame: unable to walk properly because your leg...: Learn more.
Definition of lame adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.