gammy
Gammy (adj) means Injured or not working properly, especially describing a leg. Example: “He walks with a limp because of his gammy knee.”
How to use gammy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish informal word for something (usually a leg) that's injured or not working right, or for something fake.
Informal, mainly British and Australian usage.
Word forms
gammier comparative, gammies plural, gammiest superlative
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He walks with a limp because of his _____ knee.
Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly linked to dialectal English "game" (meaning lame) or to Welsh cam ("crooked").
Rhymes for gammy
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What does “gammy” mean?
The word “gammy” means injured or not working properly, especially describing a leg. In plain terms, british informal word for something (usually a leg) that's injured or not working right, or for something fake.
How do you pronounce “gammy”?
“Gammy” is pronounced GA-mee (/ˈɡæmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “gammy” in a sentence?
Here is “gammy” used in a sentence: “He walks with a limp because of his gammy knee.”
What part of speech is “gammy”?
“Gammy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “gammy” come from?
The word “gammy” comes from Welsh. Origin uncertain — possibly linked to dialectal English "game" (meaning lame) or to Welsh cam ("crooked").
How many meanings does “gammy” have?
“Gammy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: injured or not working properly, especially describing a leg.
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