Definition of the word lame

Definition of the word lame

Pronunciation of vocabulary lame

lameadjective
què
/leɪm//leɪm/

Origin of the word lame

The word "lame" originates from the Old English word "lam," meaning "crippled" or "disabled." This word, in turn, came from the Proto-Germanic word "lammaz," also meaning "crippled." The word has been used to describe physical disability since at least the 10th century. Over time, "lame" evolved to also describe something weak, unsatisfactory, or dull. This shift likely came from the association of physical weakness with inadequacy in other areas.

Vocabulary summary lame

type adjective

meaning lame

example to be lame of (in) one leg

example to go lame; to walk lame

meaning improper, unsatisfactory; crippled

example a lame argument

example lame verses: the poem is not correct

example a lame excuse

type transitive verb

meaning cripple, disable

example to be lame of (in) one leg

example to go lame; to walk lame

Example of vocabulary lamenamespace

unable to walk well because of an injury to the leg or foot

không thể đi lại tốt vì chấn thương ở chân hoặc bàn chân

My horse had gone lame.
Con ngựa của tôi đã bị què.

Extra examples:

an accident which had left him lame
một tai nạn đã khiến anh bị què
The accident left her slightly lame.
Vụ tai nạn khiến cô hơi bị khập khiễng.

weak and difficult to believe

yếu đuối và khó tin

Stephen made some lame excuse.
Stephen đưa ra một số lời bào chữa khập khiễng.

not interesting or fun

không thú vị hay vui vẻ

The humour is more lame than funny.
Sự hài hước còn khập khiễng hơn là hài hước.
The special effects are incredibly lame.
Các hiệu ứng đặc biệt cực kỳ khập khiễng.