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lamer

The correct spelling is lamer.

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adjective

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The correct spelling is lamer. Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs. For example: "a lame leg, arm or muscle"

Usage Examples

a lame leg, arm or muscle

He had a really lame excuse for missing the birthday party.

He kept telling these extremely lame jokes all night.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs.
  2. 2.Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect or temporary obstruction of a function.
  3. 3.(by extension) Hobbling; limping; inefficient; imperfect.
  4. 4.Unconvincing or unbelievable.
  5. 5.Failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant.

noun

  1. 1.A person lacking in maturity, social skills, technical competence or intelligence

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