What it means
A put-down for someone acting daft, useless, or embarrassing. Often said as banter between mates, but it can land harsh because gimp originally meant someone with a limp, so it can read ableist. Use it carefully, and expect it more in rougher chat than in front of your mam.
Usage examples
"Quit being a gimp, man, just go over and ask for her number. You’ve been hovering by the jukebox ten minutes like a lost puppy."
"I felt like a right gimp turning up a day early for the meeting and waiting an hour in reception."
"Stop being a gimp with the flat-pack and just read the instructions for once."
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