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Uncommonlame
The correct spelling is lame.
How to pronounce lame
/leɪm/
nounIPA: /leɪm/
Say it like: Lam-e
The correct spelling is lame. A stupid or undesirable person. For example: "1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly."
Usage Examples
“1877, Anna Sewell, Black Beauty: And if you don't want to lame your horse you must look sharp and get them [stones stuck in hooves] out quickly.”
“a lame leg, arm or muscle”
“He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A stupid or undesirable person.
- 2.A lamina; a thin layer or plate of material, as in certain kinds of armor.
- 3.(in the plural) A set of joined overlapping metal plates.
verb
- 1.To cause (a person or animal) to become lame.
- 2.To shine.
adjective
- 1.Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
- 2.Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.
- 3.(by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
- 4.Unconvincing or unbelievable.
- 5.Failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant.
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