capenga — meaning in English

English meaning

• lame adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
• limp verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.

Senses

capenga is used for these senses in English:

• lame (especially, of an, animal) Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
• lame (by extension, dated) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
• lame (colloquial) Unconvincing or unbelievable.
• limp Lacking stiffness; flimsy.

lame — full definition

1. adj Unable to walk normally because of an injury or problem with the legs or feet.
2. adj Weak, unconvincing, or poorly thought out.
3. adj Informally, boring, uncool, or disappointing.

limp — full definition

1. verb To walk unevenly, favoring one leg because of an injury or pain.
2. verb To move along slowly and with difficulty, as if something is malfunctioning.
3. adj Lacking firmness or stiffness; soft and floppy.

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