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gimpy

British  
/ ˈɡɪmpɪ /

adjective

  1. the US equivalent of gammy

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With one out, Freddie Freeman legged out an infield single, despite playing through not only his gimpy right ankle but also “a little quad thing” Roberts said he has been dealing with in recent days.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

That won’t be easy even with Mahomes on a gimpy ankle.

From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2023

The Chiefs will have to protect Mahomes and give him time to stay in the pocket so he’s not trying run around on a gimpy ankle.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

Tannehill came up gimpy after one play late and said he tweaked the right ankle that cost him two games earlier this season.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022

Beatrice Leep lived with her father, a former professional basketball player with gimpy knees, a beer gut, and not much enthusiasm for steady work.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen